Master of Philosophy
Natural sciences, mathematics and statistics
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a higher degree by research qualification completed solely by research. Graduates at this level will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge. Undertaken over two years of full-time study, the MPhil requires candidates to demonstrate their capacity for independent research through the submission of a substantial thesis, or a portfolio of creative works accompanied by an exegesis. Throughout their research journey, the candid
Official- Duration
- 2 years
- Qualification
- Masters Degree (Research)
- AQF 9
- Campus
- Ballarat
- VIC · +2 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 119290H
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Course overview
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a higher degree by research qualification completed solely by research. Graduates at this level will have an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge. Undertaken over two years of full-time study, the MPhil requires candidates to demonstrate their capacity for independent research through the submission of a substantial thesis, or a portfolio of creative works accompanied by an exegesis. Throughout their research journey, the candidate works closely with a supervisory team who provide academic guidance and support. Candidates in this course would undertake a research project within the broad areas of agriculture or environment sciences.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
The guide states Australian Year 11 equivalence for Foundation entry, Year 12 equivalence for Higher Education Diploma and undergraduate entry, and a three-year Australian-bachelor equivalent for postgraduate entry.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Rolling intake | — | — | — | $29,500per year | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Philosophyfederation.edu.au
- Federation University of Australiafederation.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- International student applicationsOfficial source
- Federation University academic entry requirements by countryOfficial source
- International Course Summary 2026Official source
- International Course Guide 2027Official source