The University of Western Australia
Master of Philosophy
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationThe Master of Philosophy (MPhil) can be taken in any discipline for which appropriate supervision supervision and resourcing are available.
Delivery mode
The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:
Blended
Combine the flexibility of online learning with the support of on campus learning.
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Applicants are required to demonstrate that they:
- (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.
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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 The University of Western Australia
Just 10 minutes from Perth city, UWA is located on the banks of the Swan River, or Derbal Yerrigan, on the land of the Whadjuk Nation.
We have the immense privilege of sitting on the sacred soil where Western Australian kaartdijin, or knowledge, began. It has been a place to gather and learn for tens of thousands of years, with stories and lessons shared from generation to generation of the world’s oldest continuous culture.
Today, we welcome you to continue seeking and sharing wisdom with us. Our students take their learning beyond the books, at the cutting edge of knowledge creation, from passionate lecturers with real industry experience and connections. We’ll support them in their learning journeys and help set them up for a career they’ll love.
The global impact of our research and education places us as a world top 100 university (QS 2024). This means students join a community of passionate, intelligent and resourceful leaders who are driving innovation and change. They’ll connect with and work alongside leaders in education, research and industry, and follow in the footsteps of our thousands of graduate success stories.
