With guidance from your advisory team, you will undertake a significant research project and complete a 40,000-word thesis and an oral examination. In some circumstances your thesis may involve an alternate format.
The MPhil will take you 1.5 to 2 years to complete full time and will enable you to develop advanced knowledge and methodologies.
MPhil work is done independently and you will need a strong academic background to apply. You may need to submit a research proposal and other documents to support your application.
About 500 MPhil students join UQ each year researching a wide range of topics. Many MPhil candidates choose to continue with their research in order to obtain a PhD.
Estimated FeeNot available
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (64)
Next Intake
01 Apr 2026
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.
You have to prove you are prepared for MPhil study. You do this by showing you:
have completed some relevant experience
have completed an approved university degree and
can meet the English language requirements.
Approved degrees
You need one of the following approved degrees to apply for an MPhil:
Bachelor’s degree from an approved university with at least honours class IIB or equivalent, which includes relevant experience; or
Postgraduate degree (at least one year full-time or equivalent) with an overall grade point average of 5 on the 7-point UQ scale, together with relevant experience, approved by the dean; or
Bachelor’s degree plus at least 2 years of documented relevant experience, approved by the dean; or
Other qualifications or experience that show you can meet admission standards.
Relevant experience
You'll be required to provide evidence of relevant experience by providing the following:
A bachelor's degree or master's degree:
with completed courses that aim to develop research skills (minimum value of #1 unit e.g. 50 per cent of a #2 unit course), and/or
the completion of a supervised research project that includes an individually graded written report with a combined minimum course volume equal to #2 units at UQ.
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
PTE64
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Saint Lucia Campus
280–284 Sir Fred Schonell Dr
St Lucia - Queensland
Australia
Gatton Campus
5391 Warrego Hwy
Gatton - Queensland
Australia
Herston Campus
11 Wyndham St
Herston - Queensland
Australia
Dutton Park Campus
20 Cornwall St
Woolloongabba - Queensland
Australia