Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Information valid for students commencing 2014
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2014
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
32
Program code
7500
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, Herston, Ipswich, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class II. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
Fees for Australian students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the proposed enrolling school or institute, who will forward on to the UQ Graduate School..
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for Australian students
UQ Graduate School
Email: admissions@gradschool.uq.edu.au
Phone: (07) 3346 0522 or (07) 3346 0523
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2014
Please contact the faculty about commencing this program.
Program level
Postgraduate Research
Units
32
Program code
7500
Faculty
Teaching Location
Gatton, Herston, Ipswich, St Lucia
Delivery mode
Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class II. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
CRICOS codes vary according to your discipline area. Please refer to the 'What you can study' section on this page for further details.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the proposed enrolling school or institute, who will forward on to the UQ Graduate School..
Closing Date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
How to applyEnquiries for International students
UQ Graduate School
Phone: +61 7 3346 0522 or +61 7 3346 0523
Why study the Master of Philosophy?
The aim of the Master of Philosophy (MPhil) programs is to provide research training in a manner that fosters the development of independent research skills in candidates. On completion of the period of research, the student should possess the ability to formulate a significant problem, mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological frameworks, and the capacity for articulate and critical analysis. The MPhil thesis provides evidence of significant research as the culmination of 1-2 years full-time equivalent study and research training.
What you can study
Please note that different disciplines in the MPhil have different CRICOS codes:
013863A - Agriculture, Horticulture,Animal Studies, Land and Food Sciences, Natural and Rural Systems, Vet Science - Lab Based
037370B - Arts, Social and Behavioural Sciences, Business, Economics and Law
002050G - Biological & Chemical Sciences
007241D - Dentistry (Lab - Based)
002021A - Dentistry
002030M - Engineering, Physical Sciences, Architecture, Computer Sciences, Sciences
003929D - Medicine, Therapies, Pharmacy, Health Sciences, Speech Pathology, Nutrition & Tropical Health
029169C - Speech Pathology (Full-time Remote)
002062C - Veterinary Science
Study options
Graduates will have the opportunity to progress to the following programs:
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class II. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree with at least honours class II. Other qualifications may be considered for entry. Please refer to information contained on the Graduate School website.
Visa requirements
CRICOS codes vary according to your discipline area. Please refer to the 'What you can study' section on this page for further details.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6, reading 6, speaking 6, and listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the proposed enrolling school or institute, who will forward on to the UQ Graduate School..
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
Applications are able to be submitted for research higher degree programs at any time.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
Fees for International students
Please consult the HDR tuition fees table.
Program requirements for the Master of Philosophy
Please refer to Part 4 of the General Award Rules and information contained on the Graduate School website. In particular, note that individual schools and institutes may have additional admission requirements and/or additional candidature requirements that you must comply with.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website, including in the Research and Research Training suite of policies.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
- Doctor of Philosophy (#48)
