Program Overview

Master of Philosophy - Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities

The Master of Philosophy is a specialised research degree for students whose future career will require them to conduct, interpret and apply the findings of research. It may also be used as a pathway to higher degree research programs such as the Doctor of Philosophy.

Overview

24 credit points of this degree is coursework with the remainder of the program used to conduct a supervised research project, comprising a 72 credit point research thesis. Students may be required to attend lectures in relevant topics from time to time throughout the program.

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

• Entry Requirements:
  • Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.
• English Language Requirements:
  • The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
    • IELTS Academic: 6.5 overall, 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking
    • TOEFL (Internet-based): 86 overall, 18 in Reading, 18 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 17 in Speaking
    • UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
• Workload:
  • Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week.
• Credit for Prior Learning:
  • If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

More Detail

• Fees:
  • International Course fees table:
    • Wollongong: On Campus, Session fee: $20,448 (2025), Course fee: $81,792 (2025)
  • Additional Fees:
    • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
    • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)
• Key Dates:
  • Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
  • Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
  • Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 2 March, 2026
    • Census date: 31 March, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 20-24 April, 2026
    • Session end: 25 June, 2026
  • Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
    • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete.
    • Orientation: Check your campus details
    • Session start: 27 July, 2026
    • Census date: 31 August, 2026
    • Mid-session recess: 28 September - 2 October, 2026
    • Session end: 19 November, 2026

Research Area

• The Master of Philosophy is available in the following research areas:
  • Arts
  • Creative Arts
  • Education
  • Geography and Sustainable Communities
  • Health and Society
  • Psychology
  • Public Health
  • Social Work

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent
• Delivery: On Campus
• Campus: Wollongong
• CRICOS: K
• UOW: 1355

Tuition Fees

• International students: $20,448 (2025) per session, $81,792 (2025) for the full course
• Additional fees apply for Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) and Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)