See how Quandamooka woman Stephanie Parkin's Master of Philosophy research is helping her give back to her community.
Game-changing research
Master of Philosophy student Callan Alexander is working with BirdLife Australia to create an algorithm that can automatically monitor and track the threatened Australian powerful owl using acoustic monitors.
Funding your research degree
If you’re an outstanding graduate and aspiring researcher, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship in one of our scholarship rounds.
‘After studying accounting in the Philippines, I chose to come to Australia to pursue a career that was more suited to my outgoing personality - marketing. I chose QUT because of its reputation for real-world degrees. When compared to my friends who are studying at other universities, I think the educational training provided by QUT is much more practical.’
Monica Tuburan
Real graduate
'I have always had a passion for early childhood education and care. This research allowed me to investigate social and learning competencies in the early years for Australian children with special healthcare needs. QUT supported me in developing my research skills, and provided me with opportunities to meet other early childhood professionals.'
Chrystal Whiteford
Research without fear
'Research on contentious issues such as carbon trading fraud, violence in mining communities and sex trafficking legislation would not occur without university centres providing the space for researchers to put their ideas forward without fear. Often such research is critical or government policies or industry initiatives but this research is also crucial to justice for the wider community.'
Professor Belinda Carpenter
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Research degrees for good
See how Quandamooka woman Stephanie Parkin's Master of Philosophy research is helping her give back to her community.
Game-changing research
Master of Philosophy student Callan Alexander is working with BirdLife Australia to create an algorithm that can automatically monitor and track the threatened Australian powerful owl using acoustic monitors.
Funding your research degree
If you’re an outstanding graduate and aspiring researcher, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship in one of our scholarship rounds.
‘After studying accounting in the Philippines, I chose to come to Australia to pursue a career that was more suited to my outgoing personality - marketing. I chose QUT because of its reputation for real-world degrees. When compared to my friends who are studying at other universities, I think the educational training provided by QUT is much more practical.’
Monica Tuburan
Real graduate
'I have always had a passion for early childhood education and care. This research allowed me to investigate social and learning competencies in the early years for Australian children with special healthcare needs. QUT supported me in developing my research skills, and provided me with opportunities to meet other early childhood professionals.'
Chrystal Whiteford
Research without fear
'Research on contentious issues such as carbon trading fraud, violence in mining communities and sex trafficking legislation would not occur without university centres providing the space for researchers to put their ideas forward without fear. Often such research is critical or government policies or industry initiatives but this research is also crucial to justice for the wider community.'
Professor Belinda Carpenter
Research degrees for good
See how Quandamooka woman Stephanie Parkin's Master of Philosophy research is helping her give back to her community.
Game-changing research
Master of Philosophy student Callan Alexander is working with BirdLife Australia to create an algorithm that can automatically monitor and track the threatened Australian powerful owl using acoustic monitors.
Funding your research degree
If you’re an outstanding graduate and aspiring researcher, you may be eligible to apply for a scholarship in one of our scholarship rounds.
‘After studying accounting in the Philippines, I chose to come to Australia to pursue a career that was more suited to my outgoing personality - marketing. I chose QUT because of its reputation for real-world degrees. When compared to my friends who are studying at other universities, I think the educational training provided by QUT is much more practical.’
Monica Tuburan
Real graduate
'I have always had a passion for early childhood education and care. This research allowed me to investigate social and learning competencies in the early years for Australian children with special healthcare needs. QUT supported me in developing my research skills, and provided me with opportunities to meet other early childhood professionals.'
Chrystal Whiteford
Research without fear
'Research on contentious issues such as carbon trading fraud, violence in mining communities and sex trafficking legislation would not occur without university centres providing the space for researchers to put their ideas forward without fear. Often such research is critical or government policies or industry initiatives but this research is also crucial to justice for the wider community.'
Professor Belinda Carpenter
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.
Explore this course
What to expect
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.
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.
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)
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.
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)
Requirements
Course code
IF80
CRICOS code
095410G
Delivery
External
Gardens Point
Kelvin Grove
Delivery
Gardens Point
Kelvin Grove
Duration
1.5 - 2 years full-time
4 years part-time
This course is accredited as 2 years. However, it can be completed in 18 months - 2 years.
Duration
2 years full-time
The CRICOS registered course duration is 2 years. However, this course may be completed full-time in 18 months to 2 years.
Entry
Start any time
Entry
Start any time
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.
Minimum academic 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.
Minimum English language requirements
Select the country where you completed your studies to see a guide on meeting QUT’s English language requirements.
Your scores and prior qualifications in English-speaking countries are considered. Approved English-speaking countries are Australia, Canada, England, Ireland, New Zealand, Scotland, United States of America and Wales.
If your country or qualification is not listed, you can still apply for this course and we will assess your eligibility.
Please select a country
We accept English language proficiency scores from the following tests undertaken in a secure test centre. Tests must be taken no more than 2 years prior to the QUT course commencement.
English Test
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
Overall
6.5
Listening
6
Reading
6
Writing
6
Speaking
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
Overall
176
Listening
169
Reading
169
Writing
169
Speaking
169
PTE Academic
Overall
58
Listening
50
Reading
50
Writing
50
Speaking
50
TOEFL iBT
Overall
79
Listening
16
Reading
16
Writing
21
Speaking
18
English Test
Overall
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
IELTS Academic / One Skill Retake
6.5
6
6
6
6
Cambridge English Score
You must share your results with QUT through the Candidate Results Online website.
When you apply for this course, we will recommend which English course you should enrol in.
Fees
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from July
2026 fees
2026: Fee available from July
2025 fees
2025: $30,600 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $40,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
If you're an Australian citizen or permanent visa holder, or a New Zealand citizen, your tuition fees are normally covered by the Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset (Domestic), as long as you complete your degree within the program's set timeframes. You'll have to pay tuition fees if you exceed the time limits under the RTP.
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