MPhil students may choose an area of specialisation for their MPhil from any of the Disciplines in the University of Sydney Business School.

Degree Rules

A Masters thesis should demonstrate the same general qualities of PhD research, but in a more limited way. The normal length of a Masters thesis is 50,000 words and the degree takes at least one year of full-time study to complete. The thesis is sent to two examiners, normally one internal and one external.

Admission to Research Degrees

• Undergraduate and postgraduate degree with at least an 80% average in the proposed field of study from a recognised University or its equivalent with a distinction average.
• Demonstration of research potential either by publication, previous work experience, related coursework or other eligible means.
• Other factors taken into consideration when assessing a research application are the quality of the research proposal, previous performance in a thesis program if applicable, and the availability of a supervisor within the Faculty.

English Language Requirements

All International students must meet the following English language requirements:

• IELTS 7.0 (with a minimum of 6.0 in each band); OR
• TOEFL 600+ (TWE at 4.5+) or CBT 250+ (essay 4.5+) or IBT 100+ (writing band 23 and no band below 22); OR
• If a degree in English has been completed within the last 5 years there is no need to provide an IELTS or TOEFL score.

Student Obligations

In the first semester of enrolment, all postgraduate students registered for research degrees are required to participate in the Discipline's Thesis Preparation Workshop and to attend the Business School's Research Induction Program. In the second semester of their candidature, all students must produce and defend a Thesis Prospectus. The prospectus will outline the research topic, its relation to existing literature in the field, the specific questions that the research will address, the proposed intellectual contribution of the study, the hypotheses or propositions to be developed, and the methods that will be employed to establish them. In addition, all students are required to regularly attend the Discipline's Research-in-Progress Seminar and to make at least one annual presentation, beginning in their second year of candidature. Making successful progress annually by handing in the Annual Progress Report to the Business School Research Unit is essential. All students are also required to ensure their enrolments for each semester through their Unikeys. Students can contact the Research Unit for assistance of their enrolments.

Duration

Candidature for an MPhil is for a minimum of 1.5 years full-time or three years part-time, and a maximum of two years full-time or four years part-time.This will typically include a probationary period of six months.

How to Apply

Application details are available from the Future Students section of the Business School web site or in person from the Research Unit.