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    The University of Western Australia

    Master of Philosophy

    The University of Western Australia

    The University of Western Australia

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    Australia, Perth

    University RankQS Ranking
    77

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Research

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    078203M

    Application Fee

    AUD 150 

    Campuses

    Mainsite

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines27-Jul-2026
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    Duration 2 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 52,600  / year
    Next Intake 27-Jul-2026

    Master of Philosophy

    About

    About the course The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) can be taken in any discipline for which appropriate supervision supervision and resourcing are available.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Minimum entry requirements Minimum entry requirements Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 14 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 75 French Baccalaureate 12.5 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 544 GCE A-Levels 10 German Abitur 3 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 16.5 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 69 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 82.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 28 Malaysian STPM 13 Monash University Foundation Year 288 NCUK Foundation Program 10 Norwegian Vitnemål 4.2 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 10 South African National Senior Certificate 5.2 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 336 Sweden Slutbetyg 16 Trinity College Foundation 320 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 10 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 70 US College Board Advanced Placements 10 US College Board SAT 1220 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 64 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 85 Below you’ll find a list of admission equivalencies for this course's Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). All India Senior School Certificate (CBSE) 14 Canadian High School (except Quebec) 75 French Baccalaureate 12.5 Gao Kao (PR China NCEE)/750 544 GCE A-Levels 10 German Abitur 3 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education 16.5 Indian Senior School Certificate (CISCE) 69 Indonesian Sekolah Menengah Atas (SMA) - Pass of 65 82.5 International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) 28 Malaysian STPM 13 Monash University Foundation Year 288 NCUK Foundation Program 10 Norwegian Vitnemål 4.2 Singapore - Cambridge A Levels 10 South African National Senior Certificate 5.2 South Korean College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) 336 Sweden Slutbetyg 16 Trinity College Foundation 320 Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) 10 University of Western Australia College (UWAC) Foundation Program 70 US College Board Advanced Placements 10 US College Board SAT 1220 Western Australian Universities' Foundation Program (WAUFP) 64 Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) 2016 onwards 85 View full detailsAdmission requirements For applicants with recent secondary education, information on admission criteria is available on our entry requirements page or on the UWA Handbook for course specific requirements and prerequisites. Admission requirements

    English Program Requirements

    ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Master of Philosophy Approval for admission to an MPhil requires an applicant to demonstrate that they have sufficient background and experience in independent supervised research to successfully complete the course. It also requires the University to ensure that appropriate supervision and resourcing are available. Applicants are required to demonstrate that they have met the requirements of the University Policy on: Adequate Research Preparation and any other requirements for admission of the University, and— (a) have a bachelor's degree of this University or equivalent qualification; or (b) (i) have previously undertaken work of a sufficiently high standard towards a higher degree by research in this or another approved institution but not have submitted it for any degree; and (ii) have completed an appropriate MPhil research proposal. A student who wishes to undertake an MPhil in the field of creative writing must, in addition, submit a substantial folio of published creative work, normally in the form of one or more books. Prior to enrolment, all applicants are required to demonstrate that they have met the University’s English language requirements. ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Master of Philosophy

    Career

    Career Pathways

    MPhil graduates move into a wide range of careers, depending on their areas of research, from the more traditional pathways of research and academic careers to various professional arenas.
    • Software Developer
    • Dentist

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 52,600 

    Application Fee

    AUD 150 

    How to Apply

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