Master of Philosophy

The Master of Philosophy is a two year full-time (or 4 year part-time) multi-disciplinary research degree, allowing students to pursue in-depth advanced study on a selected topic. It is coordinated by the Office of Research and Postgraduate Studies however MPhil students are attached to the relevant school according to their thesis topic. Through a mentoring relationship with thesis supervisors, research students develop skills in high level analysis and presentation, integrating academic and professional concerns. The MPhil thesis is approximately 40,000 words in length. Upon completion of the degree MPhil graduates:
1.    Achieve mastery or overview of the relevant field of study and in-depth understanding in a specific area of knowledge;
2.    Demonstrate a high order of skill in analysis and critical evaluation through the planning and execution of a piece of scholarship or research;
3.    Demonstrate creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently; and
4.    Have an appreciation for, and personal commitment to, continued life-long learning.

Academic eligibility for direct admission into the Master of Philosophy is met if:
•    A prospective student has achieved a minimum PAU GPA of 2., or the equivalent at another institution, in a relevant baccalaureate degree; or
•    A prospective student has successfully completed two postgraduate level subjects and for those subjects has achieved a minimum PAU GPA of 2.7, or the equivalent at another institution.

Applicants for the Master of Philosophy must show evidence of ability in research and writing and must also have good moral character and a willingness to order their lives in harmony with the aims and philosophy of the University. Relevant work experience may be taken into account for research degree admission.