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Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
The Master of Psychology (Clinical Psychology)/Doctor of Philosophy program enjoys an excellent reputation as one of the premier clinical psychology programs in the country.
Duration
4 years full-time
Study Mode
In person

Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
The Master of Educational Psychology/Doctor of Philosophy will enable students to become practitioners while developing advanced research skills and experience to enhance their capacity to work in professionally related tertiary programs.
Duration
4 years full-time, 8 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Master of Philosophy (Education)

Masters (Coursework)

Sydney, Fremantle
Do you want to take your teaching career to the next level? The Master of Philosophy (Education) from The University of Notre Dame Australia is designed for you if you are embarking on postgraduate studies for the first time.
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
91.30%

Master of Philosophy

Masters (Coursework)

Kelvin Grove, Gardens Point
Build your research skills with a university-wide postgraduate degree while setting yourself up for the opportunity to advance to 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.

Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Master of Philosophy

Masters (Coursework)

South Bank, Logan, Nathan, Gold Coast
This is your opportunity to expose yourself to an intensive research environment. You will develop expertise in research and learn the concepts, methods and skills required to apply knowledge with creativity and initiative to new situations.
Entry Requirements

Applicants for this program must have a Bachelor degree with at least Honours 2B or an equivalent postgraduate qualification.

The following University policy will apply to Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs:

  • Higher Degree Research Policy
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
International Tuition Fees
$35,000 per year / $70,000 total
Graduate Satisfaction
89.50%

Master of Philosophy - Law

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
Melbourne Law School aims to admit outstanding graduates from a wide variety of countries and to provide them with a world class experience in undertaking a graduate research degree.
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
89.10%

Master of Arts (Philosophy)

Masters (Coursework)

Sydney, Fremantle
Have you always harboured a fascination with philosophy? Are you attracted by "big questions"? No matter what you studied as an undergraduate, this master's degree will allow you to follow your passion - for professional or personal reasons.
Duration
2 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.80%

Master of Philosophy - Education

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
The Master of Philosophy Education is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research.
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person

Master of Philosophy - Science

Masters (Coursework)

Parkville
Join one of our world-renowned research groups, work with state-of-the-art equipment, and soak up all the professional development opportunities and international connections that come with studying at Australia's leading university.
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
81.10%

Master of Philosophy (Philosophy & Theology)

Masters (Coursework)

Sydney, Fremantle
Do you have a burning passion for the study of philosophy and theology? Do you have untapped insights that you wish to share with the world? If so, a Master of Philosophy (Philosophy & Theology) from The University of Notre Dame Australia could be your ideal degree.
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Study Mode
In person
Graduate Satisfaction
77.80%

Master of Philosophy overview

Delve deep into interesting propositions and the minds of great thinkers. Master’s of philosophy courses can be either coursework or research based, with potential to major in disciplines like natural and physical sciences, Arts, and many more.

Most master’s of philosophy degrees take two years to complete if studying full-time, with a few institutions offering degrees you can complete in one year.

Coursework master

Coursework philosophy master’s degrees are ideal for those who are interested in learning the specific arguments and theories behind certain schools of thought and historical periods.

Research master

Research philosophy master’s courses allow you to contribute to the field. Complete research on an existing philosophical argument, or test your own thesis.

Employment options

Coursework and research philosophy master’s degrees alike will both improve your abilities to reason, research, analyse and think critically. These skills can prepare you for a whole range of professions.

Completing a research master’s of philosophy is a necessary step before applying for PhD program.

Scholarships and funding

See if you could get a scholarship to study philosophy by checking out our scholarship search tool. It’s an up-to-date list of all scholarships and bursaries offered by major Australian universities.

Another option for financial assistance is to apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy. Find out how, why and who can apply for this by readin here.

Prerequisites and selection process

Many master’s of philosophy degrees may revolve around answering philosophical questions within the realms of other disciplines, including science, business, mathematics, and many more. For this reason it is possible to apply for a master’s in philosophy with an undergraduate degree in a different subject. However, the requirements of each individual university vary greatly. Check to see where you can apply here.

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