Master of Philosophy - Law (By Research)

University of Melbourne, The

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The MPhil is an internationally recognised master by research degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research. It is written succinctly, in English, unless approval has been given for the thesis to be written in a language other than English. The normal length of an MPhil thesis is 40,000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps, bibliographies and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit. The thesis should not exceed 50,000 words (or equivalent) without special approval from the Research Higher Degrees Committee.

Structure

Standard full-time duration is 1.5 years, part-time is 3 years.

Subjects

  • Law

Standard entry requirements

Overall H1 (80-100%) or H2A (75-79%) in a relevant degree or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent. Applicants are normally required to have completed at least a 4-year honours degree at H2A standard from an Australian university, or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered by the Research Higher Degrees Committee to be equivalent. The completed degree must be in an area that is relevant to the intended MPhil, including sufficient specialisation such that the applicant will have already developed an understanding and appreciation of a body of knowledge relevant to the intended MPhil. All applicants must also meet the English language requirements of the University of Melbourne.

Study pathways

The MPhil can be a pathway to the PhD.

Further information

Applicants without a 4-year honours degree must have conducted a research project equivalent to 25% of a year's full-time study at fourth-year or masters level (or equivalent)

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