Avondale University
Master of Philosophy
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally-recognised degree that enables candidates to apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarship. The MPhil degree may also be completed as a pathway for enrolment in a PhD.
Delivered within a Christian education framework, the MPhil also enables candidates to develop an understanding of ethical scholarship principles that are conducive to conducting research in Christian organisations.
MPhil candidates receive support by meeting regularly with their supervisors (online and on-campus) and attending research training sessions. The candidate and appointed supervisors negotiate the necessary workload commitments required by the candidate to complete the degree requirements within the stated timeframes.
On average, a full-time study load would require 28-40 hours of study per week, whereas a part-time study load would require 14-20 hours of study per week.
In the final semester, the candidate submits a thesis of 40,000-50,000 words (or equivalent exegesis).
Delivery mode
Avondale University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Online
Set your own study schedule and balance study with your other commitments.
Locations
- 185 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga NSW 2076, Australia
- 582 Freemans Drive, Cooranbong NSW 2265, Australia
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
To qualify for admission, candidates must have completed:
- an Australian Bachelor’s degree with a minimum overall GPA of 5 on a 7-point scale (or equivalent), a minimum WAM score of 65 or a minimum credit level average (65% and above), or
- an Australian Master’s by coursework degree, or
- an overseas qualification comparable to, or higher than, any of the above.
Special consideration for entry into the MPhil may be granted if applicants can demonstrate the potential to undertake and complete research-based study at a Master's level.
In addition, applicants must:
- Complete a brief research proposal (max. 500 words) outlining the proposed research topic the candidate intends to pursue, and
- Provide a sample of a major written assignment from a previously completed degree or a sample of other professional writing (e.g. a report).
Course fees
$2,945
$4,670
$2,945
$4,670
Career opportunities
The Master of Philosophy will prepare you for the following roles.
Researcher
Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be marke...
Academic Researcher
Academic researchers are degree-qualified professionals who are curious about the world and seek to expand the body of knowledge in their chosen fi...
Research Manager
A Research Manager oversees and coordinates research projects within an organisation or institution. You might work in a research centre, universit...
About Avondale University
Avondale University is one of Australia’s newest universities but our history of providing quality higher education that improves lives goes back more than 125 years.
We are known for quality educational experience, with The Good Universities Guide and the federal government’s Quality Indicators for Learning and Teaching ranking recognising the excellence of our courses and graduates.
Our courses are distinctive because of the quality of teaching and student experience, including opportunities for placements and practical experience embedded within our courses. This combination of practice with knowledge delivers work-ready graduates.
Established by the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897, we are proud of our pioneering heritage and we have changed with the times to offer highly regarded courses in nursing, teaching, business, ministry and theology, arts, counselling, lifestyle medicine and other areas. We welcome students from all faiths and walks of life and create opportunities that build on their aspirations, values and capabilities.
Today, thousands of Avondale alumni serve their world for good.
You’ll find our campuses in the Lake Macquarie town of Cooranbong, halfway between Newcastle and the Central Coast, and at Sydney Adventist Hospital in Wahroonga on the North Shore of Sydney.
