Masters degrees by research
MPhil
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. Students develop advanced skills as they conduct an independent, sustained and academically-supervised research investigation to produce a supervised thesis of 30-40,000 words. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge, making an independent contribution to existing scholarship.
Duration
The usual duration of the MPhil is 1.5 ? 2 years, full time.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for the MPhil is an Australian four-year honours degree, or its equivalent, in a relevant discipline with a minimum overall average grade equivalent to an H2A (75%) grade achieved at the University of Melbourne. Applicants who do not have a four-year honours degree must demonstrate they have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year?s full-time study at fourth-year, or masters level. Applicants must also demonstrate the relevance of their research experience to their proposed topic of research.
Visit the Melbourne School of Graduate Research for full detail on MPhil entry requirements and regulations.
English language requirements
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the specified English language requirements.
Application process
Masters by research
Masters by research differ from the MPhil by allowing for up to 30% of the program to be coursework. In, turn, a shorter thesis of 30,000 words may be produced. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge, making an independent contribution to existing scholarship.
Duration
The usual duration of the Masters by research is 1 ? 2 years, full time.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement is generally the same as for the MPhil. Entry requirements may vary between faculties.
Check Course Search for entry requirement information. Search for keyword "(by research)".
English language requirements
Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the specified English language requirements.