Master of Philosophy

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:

• Bachelor's 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
• Bachelor's 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.

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.

International students who are accepted into full-time study in the Master of Philosophy are eligible to apply for an Australian Student visa (subclass 500).

This program has two CRICOS codes:

• 0100215 - Architecture, creative arts, education, health, information technology, management and commerce, mathematical sciences, social and cultural studies
• 0100216 - Agriculture and environmental studies, dentistry, engineering, human movement, medical studies, natural and physical sciences, pharmacy, psychology, veterinary science

Discuss your proposed project with us to determine which CRICOS code is most relevant for your visa application.

There are a number of requirements you must satisfy before a visa is granted, including the genuine temporary entrant (GTE) requirement.

Learn more about student visas

Many departments will have additional entry requirements and may request documents to support your application, such as a research proposal. You should discuss these additional requirements with your potential thesis supervisor.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements apply, please refer to the English proficiency policy.

There are a few ways you can meet our English language requirements. If you sit a test, the following scores are needed for MPhil admission:

Read our English language requirements