Program Requirements

The main content of your Fenner School MPhil is a significant, original research project carried out in any of the many areas of environmental research covered by the School. Your research is supervised by a panel comprising a primary supervisor and at least two other faculty members, often covering two or more disciplines, and it typically lasts 2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent. External researchers, often from government agencies for policy-related research, serve on many panels as supervisors or advisors. You normally plan and develop your research with much initial help of your primary supervisor, and then take an increasingly independent role as you progress.

To improve research and presentation skills, you present three research seminars during your MPhil, the first two as part of formal Thesis Proposal and Mid-Term reviews. Your research findings are generally written up as contributions to peer-reviewed journals, and presented at national and international conferences.

By the end of your MPhil program you acquire the ability to think critically, to assess what's needed to solve problems, to contribute to their solutions as an individual or part of a team, and to communicate results to academic or public audiences in person or in writing. Your MPhil is awarded on the basis of two or three examiners assessing your research thesis of up to 60,000 words.

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Admission Requirements

To be admitted to our Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program you need to have completed an Australian Bachelor Degree with at least Upper Second Class Honours (First Class Honours is usually required) or its international equivalent, or a Graduate Diploma or Master Degree with a significant research thesis component. There must also be a supervisor at ANU, normally a member of the Fenner School's academic staff, who has agreed to supervise your research.

You must also 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, which also gives guidance on how to find a supervisor.

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.

Employment Opportunities

Fenner School MPhil graduates are employed in a wide range of careers and countries, most commonly in government or university departments, research agencies and consultancies.

Learning Outcomes

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