Master of Philosophy

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.

You have to prove you are prepared for MPhil study. You do this by showing you:have completed some relevant 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 Bachelors 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 Bachelors 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.Relevant experience- You'll be required to provide evidence of relevant experience through one of the following forms: A bachelor's degree or master's degree: with completed courses that aim to develop research skills (minimum value of 1 unit e.g. 50 per cent of a 2 unit course), and/or the completion of a supervised research project that includes an individually graded written report with a combined minimum course volume equal to 2 units at UQ.Scholarly papers involving a substantial contribution as an author, appearing in recognised academic journals or in volumes published by recognised academic publishers.Research or technical reports prepared for industry, government or business, which adhere to the broad conventions of academic publishing (i.e. contain an up-to-date review of relevant literature, a description of relevant research methods and an evaluation of results, etc.) and which identify you as a significant contributor.A portfolio of published creative work together with published critical discussion of some or all of that work, or of a comparable body of work by others, and which demonstrates your development of a scholarly approach to creative work as research investigation.Demonstrable industry or work experience where you can demonstrate that you have planned and executed a project, working with a high level of independence.