Master of Philosophy, Research School of Earth Sciences

Length 2 year full-time
Minimum 96 Units

Academic plan 8640XMPHIL
Post Nominal
CRICOS code 048398K

Mode of delivery
- In Person
Field of Education
- Earth Sciences
Academic contact
- AsPr Stewart Fallon

Program Requirements

The Master of Philosophy requires the submission and successful examination of a thesis of up to 60,000 words.

Study consists of one to two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

Admission Requirements

To be admitted to the Master of Philosophy program you need to have completed an Australian Bachelor Degree with H1 (first class) or H2A (upper second class) Honours or its international equivalent, or a Master Degree with a significant (Honours equivalent) research thesis component. There must also be an identified supervisor at ANU.

All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students.

You may be granted admission if you can demonstrate that you have a background equivalent to these qualifications.

If you think you qualify, check out our guidance on how to apply.

For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees

Annual indicative fee for international students: $47,880.00

For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees

Scholarships

ANU offers a wide range of scholarships to students to assist with the cost of their studies.

Eligibility to apply for ANU scholarships varies depending on the specifics of the scholarship and can be categorised by the type of student you are. Specific scholarship application process information is included in the relevant scholarship listing.

For further information see the Scholarships website.

Exceptional research degrees at ANU

The Australian National University provides our Master of Philosophy students with a vibrant research community and outstanding program support. When selecting a research program, an institution's reputation is everything. ANU is one of the world's leading universities, and the smart choice for your research program.

As an MPhil student you will work with increased independence, under the direction of a supervisory panel of experts in the field. Your research will make an original and important contribution to human knowledge, research and development.

Career Options

Graduates from ANU have been rated as Australia's most employable graduates and among the most sought after by employers worldwide.

The latest Global Employability University Ranking, published by the Times Higher Education, rated ANU as Australia's top university for getting a job for the fourth year in a row.

Employment Opportunities

Career options following the Master of Philosophy include many opportunities in addition to research or technical roles in academic institutions. Some of our alumni are employed by research institutions such as CSIRO and ANSTO; others work in the mineral industry either in mines or exploration companies; other alumni are in private consulting from environment to water management and mineral resources; others are employed at Geoscience Australia or the State Geological Surveys; Government Departments in various fields are another destination for Earth Science Graduates; there is also a continuing need for geologically qualified secondary school teachers.