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Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Information provided on this page includes:

  1. Course overview
  2. Entry requirements
  3. Application process
  4. Further information

1. Course overview

Course code: 3521 / 3533
CRICOS code: 046741E
First offered: 2003
Campuses: Clayton, Gippsland, or by external mode
Duration: Up to 2 years (full-time), up to 4 years (part-time)
Fees for local students:

No course fees (Australian citizens, permanent residents and citizens of New Zealand are exempted from course tuition fees under the Research Training Scheme (RTS))
Fees for international students:

Course tuition fee of $28,900 (2010 rate)

Conditions of candidature: refer to the Handbook for Doctoral and Master of Philosophy Degrees

This master by research program is an alternative to the course Master of Science (MSc) by research and is administered by the Monash Research Graduate School (MRGS). It can be taken in any of the schools of the faculty. Candidates are required to submit a major thesis for examination of a maximum of 50,000 words.

2. Entry requirements

Completion of a bachelors degree:

a four-year bachelor degree (which normally includes a research component in the fourth year) with honours 1 or 2A in a relevant field, or

Completion of a masters degree:

a masters degree with a significant research component in a relevant field from Monash University or any other recognised tertiary institution; or

Completion of a masters preliminary course:

a masters preliminary qualification deemed to be equivalent to the above requirements

English language proficiency requirements:

applicants must meet Monash University’s minimum English language proficiency requirements to gain entry into the Master of Philosophy.

3. Application process

  1. Determine the school or centre in which you intend to undertake your course (please also consult the list of faculty research strengths). Further assistance may be provided by one of the listed School contacts.
  2. Consult the Handbook for Doctoral and Master of Philosophy Degrees
  3. Local and international applicants should apply online via the Research Degree and Scholarship Online Application, found at www.monash.edu/study/research Applications are accepted at any time.

4. Further information