Master of Philosophy

Charles Sturt University

Australia, Port Macquarie

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Charles Sturt University

Australia , Port Macquarie

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Uni Wide

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines3-Mar-2026

Apply to this program

Go to the official application for the university

Duration 2 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,840 / year

Next Intake 3-Mar-2026

Master of Philosophy

About

The Master of Philosophy is a research degree which aims to afford the graduate specialised knowledge and skills for research and/or professional practice and/or further learning. A research candidate for the degree of Master is required to undertake research on an approved topic, resulting in a new body of work which results in a distinct contribution to knowledge of the subject. Candidates awarded the Master degree by research have demonstrated appropriate theoretical and methodological knowledge. Master of Philosophy candidates may conduct their research in a variety of locations and settings.

The Master of Philosophy aims to provide knowledge and skills relevant to conducting independent and autonomous research. Students will undertake a course of supervised independent research that produces an original contribution to the research field. The course facilitates the development of advanced level research, analytical, critical and communication skills that can be applied beyond the Masters project, including as a pathway for future learning. Graduates with this degree are expected to be able to make a substantial contribution to the generation of new knowledge, including the design and execution of research projects, within the context of their chosen profession.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The University bases its decision on admission to a proposed Master of Philosophy candidature upon the following evidence, that:

the proposed program of study and research is at a level appropriate to the degree being sought;
the proposed area of research falls within an approved University field of research for admission to a higher degree by research;
the proposed supervisors are sufficiently expert in the area of research, and have the time and commitment to be able to provide appropriate supervision, and that adequate physical resources are available;
the applicant has the appropriate background and ability to undertake the proposed course (refer also to Entry Qualifications, below);
the applicant has given the necessary commitment to work regularly on the approved program of study and research and maintain regular contact with the supervisor(s).

Entry Qualifications for Master of Philosophy Degree

The entry qualifications required for admission to a Master of Philosophy program are:

an appropriate Bachelor degree from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of three years (full-time equivalent) and with a minimum grade point average of 5.0; or
an appropriate Bachelor degree with honours from an Australian university or an equivalent overseas tertiary institution, taken over a minimum of four years (full-time equivalent);
or
some other appropriate combination of undergraduate and postgraduate qualifications (such as relevant graduate diplomas) and research experience that demonstrate capacity to undertake research at a Masters level.

English Program Requirements

English language requirements

You can normally meet the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for entry to most Charles Sturt University courses by doing one of the following:for higher degree by research courses have obtained at Academic IELTS within the last 2 years with:

a minimum overall score of 6.5
no individual score below 6.0

Career

Be able to demonstrate an advanced level body of knowledge in the relevant field and a capacity to critically reflect on that knowledge and its application/s;
Be able to demonstrate cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts and theorise and apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge and practice;
Be able to disseminate their research via a range of media, and be able to coherently defend their work, to specialist and non-specialist audiences;
Be able to develop a research hypothesis or question that is soundly embedded in the context of the current body of knowledge in the field;
Be able to demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to their field of research;
Be able to apply knowledge and skills to plan and execute a piece of research that generates a substantial contribution to the field in the form of a research thesis.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

AUD 39,840

Application Fee

AUD

How to Apply

Step 1: Choose your degree

Choose from a wide range of courses at Charles Sturt University. Wherever you want to take your career – in IT, nursing, education, healthcare, science or any other industry – we’ve got the right course for you.

Step 2: Understand your entry requirements

International students must meet minimum academic and English language requirements to be eligible to study with us.

Step 3: Before you apply

You've found the course you want to study and now it's time to get organised for your Australian adventure. Before you apply, it's a good idea to get familiar with your new destination and all the things you will need to do to make your transition smooth. Our live and work and before you arrive pages are great places to start to help you with that checklist.

Step 4: Check if you are eligible for credit

Charles Sturt University highly values and recognises a range of overseas qualifications, and has developed advanced standing arrangements with institutions in various countries.

Step 5: Prepare supporting documentation

Do you need to include official documentation with your application? If so, it may need verification as a true and accurate copy. Check below to see if your documents need to be verified.

Verify your documents

If you are an international applicant, you can submit scanned verified copies or scanned original copies of all your official documentation, except for the courses listed below.

The following information explains if your documents do need to be verified. This is important, as documents not correctly verified as a "true and accurate" copy will result in delays in the processing of your application and its consideration for admission. Please don't send originals as we don't return documents.

Who can verify copies for you?

For international documents/qualifications:

your employed agent submitting your application and documents on your behalf
Australian Embassy official
High Commission or Trade Mission official
Public Notary
Australian Justice of the Peace with a registration number.

How should the authorised officer verify each document?

On each page you are submitting, they must write:

'This is a true copy of the original document sighted by me.'

Then sign and print the following details:

name
address
business hours telephone number
profession, occupation or organisation
the current date.

They must include the official stamp or seal of the verifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.

In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace must also print their registration number and the state in which they are registered as a Justice of the Peace.

Documents not verified or not verified correctly

Charles Sturt University is not permitted to process:

documents that have been verified by an immediate relative or a person residing at the same address as an applicant
photocopied documents that have not been verified
documents that have not been correctly verified
documents verified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number.

Step 6: Understand your responsibilities and expectations as an international student

The Australian Government requires international student visa holders to ensure that they meet the obligations and conditions of their visa type. It is your responsibility to ensure that they comply with these obligations and conditions at all times. Your enrolment at Charles Sturt University may be cancelled for failing to meet the University's policies and procedures and the University is required by Australian Law to report any breaches of visa conditions, which may include:

Not paying your fees.
Not maintaining satisfactory course progress.
Failing to maintain a full-time load without Charles Sturt University's permission.
Failure to enrol in a term of study.
Academic or general misconduct.

You should also understand all the terms and conditions of accepting an offer to study with us.