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Australian Catholic University (ACU)

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Master of Philosophy

  • Masters (Coursework)

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree in a 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
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a two year full-time (or part-time equivalent) research degree in a 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.

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:

a. An appropriate undergraduate degree with Honours at a minimum level of Second Class Division A (Distinction average); or

b. Postgraduate research training (eg coursework completed to distinction level or higher or a master-by-coursework degree); or

c. 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 2022 Admission.

Study locations

Ballarat

North Sydney

Canberra

Strathfield

Melbourne

Brisbane

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at Australian Catholic University (ACU).
80.5%
Overall satisfaction
71%
Skill scale
77.5%
Teaching scale
90.8%
Employed full-time
$75.1k
Average salary