About the course

A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised graduate research degree.

　　With guidance from your advisory team, you will undertake a significant research project and complete a 40,000-word thesis and an oral examination. In some circumstances your thesis may involve an alternate format.

　　The MPhil will take you 1.5 to 2 years to complete full time and will enable you to develop advanced knowledge and methodologies.

　　MPhil work is done independently and you will need a strong academic background to apply. You may need to submit a research proposal and other documents to support your application.

　　About 500 MPhil students join UQ each year researching a wide range of topics. Many MPhil candidates choose to continue with their research in order to obtain a PhD. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Quarter 2 (April), 2024	St Lucia
Quarter 2 (April), 2024	Herston
Quarter 2 (April), 2024	Gatton
Quarter 3 (July), 2024	St Lucia
Quarter 3 (July), 2024	Herston
Quarter 3 (July), 2024	Gatton
Quarter 4 (October), 2024	St Lucia
Quarter 4 (October), 2024	Herston
Quarter 4 (October), 2024	Gatton
Quarter 4 (October), 2025	St Lucia

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for The University of Queensland

You have to prove you are prepared for MPhil study. You do this by showing you:

　　have completed some research experience

　　have completed an approved university degree and

　　can meet the English language requirements.

　　You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for an MPhil:

　　Bachelor?s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIB or equivalent, which includes relevant experience, or

　　Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with relevant experience, approved by the dean, or

　　Bachelor?s degree plus at least 2 years of documented relevant experience, approved by the dean, or

　　Other qualifications or experience that show you can meet admission standards.

　　IELTS - 6.5 (6.0 in every sub-band)

　　TOEFL (paper-based) - 570 (5.0 in TWE (written), and 54 in reading & listening)

　　TOEFL (internet-based) - 87 (21 in written, 19 in reading, listening & speaking)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at The University of Queensland. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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