The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree is a one-year, research-only master’s degree. It's enables you to expand your research capabilities by focusing on a particular area of interest, under the supervision of AUT's expert academic staff. It can provide a pathway to more advanced research at doctoral level.
What you study
You complete an original thesis during this year of study.
As an AUT art and design student, you join a diverse creative community in an environment where new ideas emerge on a daily basis. AUT is ranked among the top art and design schools in the world, making it the best place to develop the skills and mindset to sharpen your creative voice.
AUT staff are available to supervise MPhil research on a wide range of topics.
From 2025, this programme starts on the first Monday of the intake month.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2026
AUT City Campus
55 Wellesley Street East,
AUCKLAND,
Auckland Central,
1010, New Zealand
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
July 2025
AUT North Shore Campus
Level 2, AS Building 90 Akoranga Drive,
Northcote,
Auckland,
0627, North Island, New Zealand
Must have completed one of the following with the equivalent of a B grade average or higher:
An interview may be required for particular research areas.
English Language requirements:
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; AUT Academic English with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.
Apply by:
1 Nov (for Feb intake)
1 Feb (for May intake)
1 Apr (for Jul intake)
1 Jul (for Oct intake)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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