Study Master of Philosophy - Education at The University of Melbourne in Australia, Faculty of Education
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Master of Philosophy - Education

Australia

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What will I learn?

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. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. The normal length of a Master of Philosophy - Education thesis is 30 000-40 000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps bibliographies, and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit.On completion of the course you will be able to:Demonstrate advanced theoretical knowledge and understanding of current research developments and debates within a specialised area, able to identify a knowledge gap.Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.Design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge in the research field.Plan and execute a substantial research investigation.Present a coherent and sustained argument and communicate research findings to specialists and non-specialist audiences.Demonstrate an advanced understanding of the ethical implications of designing and conducting research investigations involving human subjects and a commitment to research integrity and ethics.

Which department am I in?

Faculty of Education

CRICOS

061950D

Study options

Full Time (2 Years)

Tuition fees
A$52,000.00 (US$ 34,269) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Parkville Campus

Grattan Street,

Parkville,

Victoria,

3010, Melbourne, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

Minimum qualifications Applicants are normally required to have completed at least a four-year honours degree at H2A standard from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the RHD Committee to be equivalent. Minimum level of academic achievement Applicants should have achieved an overall H1 (80-100%) or H2A (75-79%) grade in the relevant honours or Masters degree. Relevance of the degree The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended MPhil, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended MPhil. Evidence of research ability Applicants are normally required to have completed a research project, component, subject or group of subjects that accounts for at least 25% of their work (i.e. Honours year), or 25% of one year accumulated over the length of a masters course, and which has, or have, been conducted, and assessed, individually. Research carried out in groups should at least have been graded individually. English language requirements:

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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