Master of Philosophy

To complete the Master of Philosophy, a student must complete 160 credit points (cp).

A candidate for the degree of Master of Philosophy must comply with the Research and Professional Doctorate Degree 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.

• Unit fee: $3412.5
• Average first year fee: $27300
• Estimate total cost: $54600

The Tuition fees quoted above are for commencing students in the current year who undertake a normal full-time load. The Unit Fee is based on a 10cp unit. Fees are reviewed annually.

Tuition fees for continuing students may increase by up to 3 percent each year for the minimum duration of the course as provided on your electronic Confirmation of Enrolment (eCOE). Students who continue to study beyond the minimum duration will have the relevant annual commencing rate applied to their fees for subsequent study periods.