Program Requirements
The completion of a Master of Philosophy at the The National Centre for Public Awareness of Science normally takes two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent and is conducted in English. The award is made on the basis of independent research written up as a detailed thesis comprising of original written work, normally of up to 60,000 words, that is assessed by no fewer than two examiners. There is no mandatory coursework in this program. All students are required to complete Research Integrity Training in addition to other training requirements depending on the experimental needs of their research, and have access to a wide variety of other research training workshops, courses and seminars.
Admission Requirements
Admission to this Master of Philosophy program is normally granted to applicants holding a Bachelor degree, with an overall grade of distinction or higher, from an Australian University. Admission can be granted to applicants who demonstrate a background equivalent to these qualifications.
All applicants must meet the University’s English Language Admission Requirements for Students
Indicative fees
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
Domestic students
Domestic research students are not required to pay tuition fees as they are enrolled under the Research Training Scheme which funds the fees. For further information see students.anu.edu.au/fees/domestic/research.php
International students
Indicative fees for international students are:
International student fees (ISF)
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
For more information see: http://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/costs-fees
- Annual indicative fee for international students
- $46,910.00
For further information on International Tuition Fees see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments/international-tuition-fees
Fee Information
All students are required to pay the Services and amenities fee (SA Fee)
The annual indicative fee provides an estimate of the program tuition fees for international students and domestic students (where applicable). The annual indicative fee for a program is based on the standard full-time enrolment load of 48 units per year (unless the program duration is less than 48 units). Fees for courses vary by discipline meaning that the fees for a program can vary depending on the courses selected. Course fees are reviewed on an annual basis and typically will increase from year to year. The tuition fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and the courses selected and are subject to increase during the period of study.
For further information on Fees and Payment please see: https://www.anu.edu.au/students/program-administration/fees-payments
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.
A Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an intensive research degree that normally takes between one and two years of fulltime study (or equivalent) to complete. It is geared towards high achieving students with a passion for research. An MPhil provides an opportunity for students to undertake intensive research to produce an academic thesis as part of their study.
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