The Master of Philosophy (Arts) comprises 24 credit points of coursework and a thesis component in the Arts and Social Studies disciplines. Advanced standing may be awarded for the coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.
For information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services, visit UOW's Research and Innovation website. For specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities, visit the Faculty's research pages.
Estimated FeeNot available
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (7) , PTE (69)
Next Intake
N/A
Application Fee
AUD0.00
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To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
Honours degree with 2nd class Division 2 or higher, coursework Masters with WAM 60+ or GPA of 2.8 out of 4.
Candidates with a Coursework Masters degree or a 4-year Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy.
Special Admission Requirements
All applicants for research degrees must submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. This proposal should:
commence with a statement detailing any previous research or project experience you have undertaken, including if possible a copy of the abstract of such work;
contain, in no more than one additional page, a clearly focussed research proposal for the study you would wish to undertake throughout your registration in the course; and
conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
IELTSOverall 7, listening min. 6.5, Reading min. 6.5, Writing min. 6.5, Speaking min. 6.5
TOEFL IBTOverall 98, listening min. 19, Reading min. 22, Writing min. 22, Speaking min. 19