Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
Master of Philosophy (MPhil)
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised, stand-alone degree that enables students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research for the advancement of learning and/or professional practice. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised, stand-alone degree that enables students to develop advanced skills in independent and sustained research for the advancement of learning and/or professional practice. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.
Delivered within Avondale University’s Christian education framework, the degree helps students develop ethical scholarship and attitudes that are conducive to personal and collective involvement.
Research specialisations can be in the areas of Education, Arts, Nursing, Ministry and Theology.
The MPhil degree facilitates students’ independent learning and prepares them for continuing professional development by enhancing their transferable skills, research techniques and application through various activities which will:
Enable appropriate evidence of advanced knowledge about a specialist body of theoretical and/or applied topics;
Encourage a high order of skill in analysis, and critical evaluation through the planning and execution of a piece of scholarship or research; and
Assist creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge and skills to new situations, to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
MPhil graduates can apply for entry to Avondale’s doctoral program. Graduates of an undergraduate Honours degree may also be eligible for doctoral studies, subject to the same entry and achievement requirements. A MPhil student may also be able to upgrade to a PhD course pending evaluation by a confirmation panel that the quality of the student’s work is of high enough standard and the research project has the capacity to be developed into a PhD study.
REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for admission, you must have completed:
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree, with a minimum overall GPA of 5 on a 7-point scale, from an accredited university or higher education provider; or
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 Bachelor’s degree, with a WAM score of 65 or over, from an accredited university or higher education provider; or
An Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 9 Master’s by coursework degree, with a minimum WAM score of 65 or a minimum credit level average (65% and above), from an accredited university or higher education provider; or
An overseas qualification with the minimum GPA or WAM scores, comparable to an Australian Qualifications Framework AQF Level 7 or higher
Demonstrate English language proficiency by achieving a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 overall with no sub-band below 7.0
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Avondale University is the university that cares, Avondale’s focus is on delivering a high-quality educational experience for every course on offer.Inclusive and personalised student support via small classes with easy access to lecturers helps students get the most out of their study. They show this by ranking us number one in Australia for overall educational experience and teaching quality →The Good Universities Guide 2024.Students love the green, natural environment of our beautiful Lake Macquarie campus (located between the Central Coast and Newcastle) and the state-of-the-art health facilities of our campus at Sydney Adventist Hospital on the North Shore.A university experience like no other. Your career is more than just a job or a pay check at the end of the week. Your career is a calling to serve, to inspire and to make a difference. At Avondale University, we’re here to equip our students to fulfil their individual calling in the workforce, community and the world by providing a quality higher education experience. We call it the #avondalexp.
