Brisbane,
QLD,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Philosophy in Herston Australia | The University of Queensland
The University of Queensland
|
Herston Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
44,148
(c. USD31,137.58)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
24 months
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a globally acknowledged postgraduate research qualification.
Under the supervision of your advisory committee, you'll conduct substantial research, producing a 40,000-word dissertation followed by an oral defense. In certain cases, your final submission may take an alternative form.
Full-time MPhil candidates typically complete the program within 18 to 24 months, gaining sophisticated subject expertise and research methodologies.
This self-directed research degree requires robust academic preparation for admission. Applicants may need to provide a detailed research proposal along with supporting documentation during the application process.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
You have to prove you are prepared for MPhil study. You do this by showing you:
have completed some research experience
have completed an approved university degree and
can meet the English language requirements.
Approved degrees
You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for an MPhil:
Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIB or equivalent, which includes relevant experience; or
Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with relevant experience, approved by the dean; or
Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of documented relevant experience, approved by the dean; or
Other qualifications or experience that show you can meet admission standards.
Relevant experience
You'll be required to provide evidence of relevant experience through one of the following forms:
A bachelor's degree or master's degree:
with completed courses that aim to develop research skills (minimum value of 1 unit e.g. 50 per cent of a 2 unit course), and/or
the completion of a supervised research project that includes an individually graded written report with a combined minimum course volume equal to 2 units at UQ.
English language requirements
IELTS (clinical projects): minimum overall score of 7.0, 7.0 in every sub-band; IELTS (all other disciplines): minimum overall score of 6.5, 6.0 in every sub-band; TOEFL (paper-based) minimum overall score of 570, 5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening. TOEFL (internet-based): minimum overall score of 87, 21 in written, 19 in reading, listening & speaking.
Tuition
AUD
44,148