Arts and Social Sciences
MPhil.
Overview
Candidates for the degree of Master of Philosophy (MPhil) research and write a thesis on an approved topic. All research is done under the supervision of a member of our academic staff.
The Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences at Sydney is consistently ranked as one of the world's most outstanding academies for research in the humanities and social sciences.
The MPhil is offered in disciplines ranging across the visual arts and art history, archaeology and classics, diverse languages and their cultures, economics, English language and literature, ancient, medieval and modern history, philosophy, the global political economy and international governance, sociology and cultural studies, media and communications, education and social work.
If you choose to continue with further research, the MPhil offers an internationally recognised pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Structure
Research areas
MPhil candidates in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences undertake research in over 40 subject areas based in the faculty’s six schools. These are the Schools of Economics; Education and Social Work; Languages and Cultures; Art, Communication and English; Humanities; and Social and Political Sciences.
Research may also be undertaken in association with the University of Sydney’s humanities and social sciences research centres or groups.
Costs
Tuition
HK$239,725.36
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
To be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences) you must have completed the equivalent of one of the following in a subject area related to your proposed research area:
- bachelor’s degree with first class or second class honours or, master's degree by research; or
- master’s degree by coursework with an independent research component such as a thesis, dissertation or research project with a minimum overall pass average of 75%
These constitute the minimum requirements for eligibility and do not guarantee admission. This remains at the discretion of the relevant supervisors and departments. The University must certify that there are sufficient supervisory and other resources and facilities available to enable your candidature to be completed successfully.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band