Overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research degree that includes a coursework component designed to help you develop research techniques appropriate to your area of study. The MPhil has the flexibility to be undertaken as a written thesis or as a research by design thesis, (with a proportionally reduced … For more content click the Read More button below. This program involves a minimum of 1.5 years full-time study, maximum 2 years. The masters thesis should be submitted for examination within 2 years of full-time study. The coursework component of the program normally comprises three courses (totalling 18 Units of Credit): BENV7020 Research SeminarTwo electives from a postgraduate coursework program in BE (Built Environment) Most courses are offered in only one semester per year. Some courses may not be offered every year. Please check course availability prior to enrolment. See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.

Program Structure

Students must complete 72 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

For more information about admission requirements for various UNSW programs, visit the following website(s):
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Program Requirements

Progression Requirements

For more information on university policy on progression requirements please visit Academic Progression

Additional Information

If you are considering applying for enrolment in a Master of Philosophy, it is a requirement that you contact prospective supervisors to determine in advance if they are in a position to supervise your research topic. It is recommended that you make initial contact via email. If you are local, you should then arrange a face-to-face meeting; if overseas, ideally arrange a SKYPE interview.

The Faculty of Built Environment also requires that every Higher Degree Research applicant submit an Expression of Interest prior to applying to the university via the central online portal. For more information, please see: Built Environment Future Students

For further information on policies, procedures and forms, see the Graduate Research website.

Program Fees

At UNSW fees are generally charged at course level and therefore dependent upon individual enrolment and other factors such as student's residency status. For generic information on fees and additional expenses of UNSW programs, click on one of the following:

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