Updating Results

Australian Catholic University (ACU)

  • 12% international / 88% domestic

Master of Philosophy

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree in any field covered by the University, including theology and philosophy, nursing and midwifery, education, business or arts and sciences.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
017784A

About this course

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree in any field covered by the University, including theology and philosophy, nursing and midwifery, education, business or arts and sciences. It is assessed on the basis of a written thesis which is submitted at the conclusion of the degree.

The degree of Master of Philosophy is available in all Faculties of the University and is awarded without classification on the basis of examination of a major thesis. The requirements for the degree shall be completed by submission of a thesis, which demonstrates the ability of a candidate to conduct a research program, a command of the knowledge and skills pertinent to the area of investigation, and a critical appreciation and understanding of the relationship of the candidates work to the work of others within the subject area according to the literature.

Entry requirements

A candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy must comply with the Higher Degree Research Regulations.

An applicant for admission to candidature for the degree of Master of Philosophy must have completed one of the following:

  1. An appropriate undergraduate degree with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average); or
  2. Postgraduate research training (eg coursework completed to distinction level or higher or a master-by-coursework degree); or
  3. Demonstrated research experience with evidence of capacity to undertake independent research work (eg an authored publication).

Meeting the eligibility requirements for admission is not in itself a guarantee of admission. The candidate's potential to undertake research, the quality and feasibility of the research proposal, the availability of appropriate supervision and the referee's reports will all be taken into consideration. Please refer to Regulation 5.2.

*Disclaimer: The Course entry requirements above are for 2020 Admission.

Study locations

Sydney

Ballarat

North Sydney

Canberra

Strathfield

Melbourne

Brisbane