Master of Philosophy

Masters (Coursework)

Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

095410G

Study Mode

In person

About this course

Highlights

Complete a university-wide degree that gives you access to expertise from all our faculties and research areas.
Tailor your learning opportunities to your skills, experience and career goals. A research degree skills audit allows you and your supervisors to identify skills and align them with research and employment goals.
Be exposed to transdisciplinary concepts and engage with other students across all disciplines with a cohort approach to learning.
Engage with end users and acquire knowledge in areas that are seen as critical requirements to progress into the research workforce.
Benefit from the support of experienced researchers who can guide and mentor your work and provide the best possible training foundation for future admission into a PhD.

Highlights

Complete a university-wide degree that gives you access to expertise from all our faculties and research areas.
Tailor your learning opportunities to your skills, experience and career goals. A research degree skills audit allows you and your supervisors to identify skills and align them with research and employment goals.
Be exposed to transdisciplinary concepts and engage with other students across all disciplines with a cohort approach to learning.
Engage with end users and acquire knowledge in areas that are seen as critical requirements to progress into the research workforce.
Benefit from the support of experienced researchers who can guide and mentor your work and provide the best possible training foundation for future admission into a PhD.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course you need either:

a completed recognised bachelor honours degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study or
a completed recognised bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study with:
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
- relevant professional and/or research experience (as determined by the faculty).

Applications and proposed research projects are subject to supervisor availability and resources available within the faculty.

To be eligible for this course you need either:

a completed recognised bachelor honours degree in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study or
a completed recognised bachelor degree or equivalent in a discipline relevant to your intended area of study with:
- a minimum grade point average (GPA) score of 5.00 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
- relevant professional and/or research experience (as determined by the faculty).

Applications and proposed research projects are subject to supervisor availability and resources available within the faculty.

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

Gardens Point

What you will learn

A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a great option if you are interested in building your research skills while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to a PhD.

Our Master of Philosophy is personalised and innovatively designed to recognise the broad diversity of applicants' skills and background experiences understanding each student has unique career aspirations.

Each of our faculties offers a Master of Philosophy but if you're not sure what you'd like to specialise in there is also the option of a non-specialised degree.

Your guide to applying for a research degree

Career pathways

Possible careers

Academic
Analytics consultant
Consultant
Corporate executive
Editor
Educational researcher
Educator
Higher education worker
Legal risk manager
Manager
Ministerial policy adviser
Professional writer
Project manager
Public relations officer/consultant
Research assistant
Research scientist
Science researcher
Scientist

Course structure

Mandatory units

You'll need to complete:

a time-based thesis
IFN006 AIRS: Advanced Information Research Skills

You may need to complete other units that are recommended by your faculty negotiated with you and based on the skills gaps identified in your research degree skills audit.

Study areas

Your faculty may have several specialisations (study areas) that your research will align with. This will appear on your testamur at graduation:

Business and Law

Master of Philosophy (Accountancy)
Master of Philosophy (Advertising)
Master of Philosophy (Economics)
Master of Philosophy (Entrepreneurship and Innovation)
Master of Philosophy (Finance)
Master of Philosophy (Human Resource Management)
Master of Philosophy (International Business)
Master of Philosophy (Law)
Master of Philosophy (Management)
Master of Philosophy (Marketing)
Master of Philosophy (Philanthropy and Nonprofit Studies)
Master of Philosophy (Public Relations)

Creative Industries Education and Social Justice

Master of Philosophy (Design)
Master of Philosophy (Communication)
Master of Philosophy (Creative Practice)
Master of Philosophy (Education)
Master of Philosophy (Justice)

Engineering

Master of Philosophy (Engineering)
Master of Philosophy (Urban Development)
Master of Philosophy (Biomedical Technology and Health)

Health

Master of Philosophy (Biomedical Sciences)
Master of Philosophy (Biomedical Technology and Health)
Master of Philosophy (Exercise Sciences)
Master of Philosophy (Materiobiology)
Master of Philosophy (
Medical Radiations
)
Master of Philosophy (Nursing)
Master of Philosophy (Nutrition and Dietetics)
Master of Philosophy (Optometry)
Master of Philosophy (Paramedicine)
Master of Philosophy (Pharmacy)
Master of Philosophy (Physical Education)
Master of Philosophy (Podiatry)
Master of Philosophy (Public Health)
Master of Philosophy (Psychology)
Master of Philosophy (Social Work)

Science

Master of Philosophy (Data Science)
Master of Philosophy (Information Technology)
Master of Philosophy (
Magnetic Resonance in Medicine)
Master of Philosophy (Mathematics)
Master of Philosophy (Science)
Master of Philosophy (Data Science)