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The Master of Philosophy (Psychological Sciences) (MPhil) is a globally recognized research-based master's program. This degree equips students with advanced capabilities for conducting autonomous, in-depth research. Candidates will complete a thesis that showcases expert knowledge application and offers an original academic contribution to their field.
Program objectives
The University of Melbourne's Research Masters programs cultivate students' abilities to perform independent, sustained research. The culminating thesis must exhibit rigorous application of specialized knowledge while providing novel insights that advance current scholarship in the research area.
In order to be considered for entry, you must have completed:
a four-year bachelor degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and have achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher;
or
a masters degree in a relevant discipline which includes a substantial research component equivalent to at least 25% of one year of full-time study and achieved a minimum weighted average of (University of Melbourne) 75% or higher.
English language requirements:
IELTS (academic English Only): Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 + ; Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 65 + written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185 + no less than 185 in Writing and 169 in each other skill