- Entry requirements
- ATAR:
more entry options - Study mode
- Full Time Part Time
- Full time duration
- 2
- Murdoch code
- M1260
Course overview
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised graduate research degree that involves undertaking a significant research project in an area that fascinates you. It is a supervised research program involving the independent research of a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisory team. This will result in you producing a thesis that will represent an original contribution to human knowledge and demonstrate your capacity for critical analysis and application of specialist knowledge.
Through the Master of Philosophy you will develop and enhance your analytical and research skills through independent investigation in a specific field. This investigation will typically be more limited in scope and degree of originality than a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Many students choose to continue with their research in order to obtain a PhD. Likewise, some PhD students elect to finish early with an Master of Philosophy.
Undertaking a Master of Philosophy gives you the opportunity to work with and be challenged by top academics and experts in your field, as well as attending national and international conferences.
Candidature for research degrees is offered in all disciplines. The University encourages research in interdisciplinary areas as well as in the basic disciplines.
For further information on Graduate Research Degrees, see the Future Research Students website.
Related CRICOS: 002999J, 003000J, 006785B, 027664D, 083420D
Professional recognition
This is an internationally recognised graduate research degree that involves undertaking a significant research project.
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2026 | Rockingham | Yes | No | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2026 | Mandurah | Yes | No | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Rockingham | Yes | No | Yes |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Mandurah | Yes | No | Yes |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2026 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Admission requirements
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Other Requirements
Applicants for part-time study must submit a statement that they will be able to devote a minimum of 15 hours per week to their research in each year of their candidature. Full-time students must devote at least 37.5 hours per week on average to research. Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some students propose to carry out research in the course of their current employment. The conditions of this kind of enrolment must be agreed by the research candidate, their employer and the Research Degrees and Scholarships Committee. Before you apply for admission to a graduate research project at Murdoch University, you will need to write a research proposal. For the best chance of being accepted, you should also find and nominate a potential supervisor. Given the amount of time and effort you'll be investing in your research, it's important that your research topic inspires you and will keep you motivated throughout your research journey. Here is a step-by-step guide to help you develop your research proposal and find a supervisor: http://www.murdoch.edu.au/Research-capabilities/Future-research-students/Your-research-project/Recognition of Prior Learning
Not applicable to research courses.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
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