Master of Philosophy

Program Overview

Master of Philosophy

Overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a postgraduate research course that enables students to develop their independent research skills and make a new contribution to knowledge in their field. The course is 2 years of full-time equivalent study.

Fast Facts

• Location: JCU campuses or study centres in Townsville, Cairns, Singapore, and online.
• Commencing: March, July, and October of each year.
• Fees: Indicative, annual cost of the course. Some courses are supported by the Australian Government with the government paying some of the fees. The tuition fee is the fee payable if Commonwealth Support does not apply.
• Duration: 2 years full-time.
• Entry Requirements: AQF level 7 bachelor degree with conditions.

Course Detail

What to Expect

Develop your independent research skills with the Master of Philosophy. This postgraduate research course is 2 years of full-time equivalent study.

Make a new contribution to knowledge or evaluate existing material in a new light with an MPhil research project. Complete your project with the production of a research thesis.

Gain the skills to take on theoretical and practical approaches to problems and innovate with a broad range of potential applications. Develop yourself professionally within your chosen sector or apply your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to new contexts.

Career Opportunities

JCU Master of Philosophy (MPhil) graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields.

The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to develop yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.

Handbook

The table below can be used to view individual course information for each Master of Philosophy specialisation.

• Course Code | CRICOS Code | Course
  • | G | Master of Philosophy (Agriculture, Environmental and Related Studies)
  • | G | Master of Philosophy (Architecture and Building)
  • | B | Master of Philosophy (Creative Arts)
  • | B | Master of Philosophy (Education)
  • | C | Master of Philosophy (Engineering and Related Technologies)
  • | G | Master of Philosophy (Health)
  • | | Master of Philosophy (Indigenous)
  • | K | Master of Philosophy (Information Technology)
  • | C | Master of Philosophy (Management and Commerce)
  • | F | Master of Philosophy (Medical, Molecular and Veterinary Sciences)
  • | M | Master of Philosophy (Natural and Physical Sciences)
  • | D | Master of Philosophy (Society and Culture)

Fees and Scholarships

JCU, with the support of the Australian Government’s Research Training Program, will cover the costs of tuition fees for Australian citizens/permanent residents and New Zealand citizens.

All candidates can also apply for a competitively-awarded stipend to help with living and tuition costs.

A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.

Pathways to JCU

JCU offers multiple Pathways to University. If you do not meet the entry requirements for this course, consider exploring our available Pathways options.

How to Apply

To be eligible to apply for entry to a Research Masters degree an applicant must demonstrate the capacity to undertake research at the Research Masters level by the attainment of a Bachelor’s Degree with either a Grade Point Average (GPA) of at least 5.5 in the final full time year of study, or with demonstrated research experience.

Visit the Graduate Research School website for more information, and then complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.

Program Outline

Careers:

JCU Master of Philosophy graduates are internationally recognised as experts who discover valuable new knowledge in their fields. The skills you develop during your MPhil will enable you to develop yourself professionally within your existing sector, or to apply your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to new contexts. Graduates can also continue their independent research in a Doctor of Philosophy.