Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) 24 months Postgraduate Program By The University of Sydney |Top Universities
Program Duration

24 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

49,400 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

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Main Subject Area

Area StudiesMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Candidates for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) research and write a thesis of a minimum of 30,000 and upper limit of 40,000 words including footnotes that may be exceeded by no more than 10,000 words with the permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education), and complete at least one unit of study (6 credit points) from Table R. Research can be undertaken in any one of the Faculty's schools including the School of Economics; Literature, Art and Media; Languages and Culture; Philosophical and Historical Inquiry; and Social and Political Sciences. Research in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences extends across a diverse range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, embracing traditional, emerging and cross-disciplinary subjects. Staff in the Faculty enjoy international reputations in their chosen fields, reflected in the high level of publications generated by Faculty academics each year.

Program overview

Main Subject

Area Studies

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Candidates for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) research and write a thesis of a minimum of 30,000 and upper limit of 40,000 words including footnotes that may be exceeded by no more than 10,000 words with the permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education), and complete at least one unit of study (6 credit points) from Table R. Research can be undertaken in any one of the Faculty's schools including the School of Economics; Literature, Art and Media; Languages and Culture; Philosophical and Historical Inquiry; and Social and Political Sciences. Research in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences extends across a diverse range of disciplines in the humanities and social sciences, embracing traditional, emerging and cross-disciplinary subjects. Staff in the Faculty enjoy international reputations in their chosen fields, reflected in the high level of publications generated by Faculty academics each year.

Admission requirements

2.7+
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6.5+
85+

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area:

  • a bachelor's degree with first class or second class honours master's degree by research; or
  • a master's degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project with a minimum overall pass average of 75% or above.

These constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. This remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.

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Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

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International Students

49,400 AUD
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