Master of Philosophy (MPhil)

Program code 8030

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research degree requiring the completion of a thesis of no more than 60,000 words. The candidate will have a supervisor and an advisory panel.

Duration

One year of full-time study or up to a maximum of four years part-time.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirements are:

English language proficiency; and
a bachelor's degree with first class honours or upper second class honours degree, usually in law, from an Australian university or a Masters in law (LLM) with a distinction average (70+%) or a qualification equivalent or superior to these as determined by the Program Director.

The level of English language required for Law is high. See the ANU Policy for English language (English language requirements for Law)

Session dates

Applications are welcome throughout the year.

Successful applicants can begin at any time.

Assessment & attendance

ANU has a PhD Attendance Requirements Policy which describes these requirements. If you are approved to study externally (via distance) the minimum attendance on campus is 4 weeks each year.

The research outcome of the MPhil is a 60,000 word thesis. Each year candidates are are assessed against milestones which include:

annual plans (completed 3 months after commencement and then annually by the 30 September each year);
annual report;
a thesis proposal review (based on your initial research proposal submitted at the pre-application stage); and an
an oral presentation.

Fees

ANU currently enrols domestic research students under the Research Training Scheme (RTS) funded by the Commonwealth. RTS funded students are not required to contribute to the cost of their tuition for the duration of their program.

Indicative annual fee for international students for 2012 is $27,312.00.

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ANU has a range of research scholarship opportunities