Online Philosophy Degree :: Accredited Universities

The PhD program offered in the Faculty of Arts enables students to complete extensive, independent research under the supervision of an expert academic. When completed, this research must make a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on their chosen topic.

Entry Requirements

The minimum qualifications for admission to PhD candidature are:

a four year Australian or New Zealand bachelor's degree with an overall result of H2A or above (normally with a research component in the fourth year)or

an Australian or New Zealand master's preliminary qualification with a significant research component and with
an overall result of H2A or above or

an Australian or New Zealand coursework master's degree with a significant research component graded at Distinction or above, and an overall result of Distinction or above or

an Australian or New Zealand research master's degree with an overall result of H2A or above or

a qualification considered equivalent to one of the above.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised postgraduate research degree that involves undertaking a significant research project. It is a supervised research program involving the independent research of a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor. Students are required to provide a thesis that demonstrates their capacity for critical analysis and application of specialist knowledge. The MPhil program provides students with an opportunity to develop and enhance their analytical and research skills through independent investigation in a specific field. The candidate must undertake an original investigation which would normally be more limited in scope and degree of originality than a PhD. Many MPhil students choose to continue with their research in order to obtain a PhD. Likewise, some PhD students elect to finish early with an MPhil.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have gained the degree of bachelor with honours at Murdoch University, or its equivalent at another University, through a programme of study which has incorporated satisfactory research preparation; or submit evidence of scholarly or professional attainments providing satisfactory research preparation. An applicant seeking admission to MPhil on the basis of a bachelor degree with honours will normally be required to have gained at least upper second class honours.

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Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) involves students independently researching a specific topic under the guidance of a supervisor. The aim of the PhD is to foster the development of independent research skills including the capacity to formulate a problem, develop mastery of appropriate conceptual and methodological skills to address it, and relate the research topic to a broader framework of knowledge in a relevant discipline. Research involves critical inquiry designed to further human knowledge. Students are required to produce a thesis of approximately 80,000 words with the research representing a significant new contribution to the discipline.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have gained the degree of bachelor with honours at Murdoch University (or its equivalent at another University) through a programme of study which has incorporated satisfactory research preparation. An applicant seeking admission to candidature on the basis of a bachelor degree with honours will normally be required to have gained at least upper second class honours. Applicants with a Bachelor's degree only, but who have evidence of subsequent scholarly or professional attainments providing adequate research preparation, may also be considered. Occasionally an applicant for admission to PhD candidature may be required to enrol initially in the Masters of Philosophy (MPhil) or Research Masters with training (RMT). MPhil candidates have the prospect of later transfer to PhD candidature, whilst RMT candidates need to complete the course and then apply for admission to PhD.

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Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

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The PhD is a program of independent, supervised research that is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis that is examined externally. A PhD thesis must be a substantial and original contribution to scholarship, demonstrating mastery of the subject of interest as well as an advance in that field of knowledge.

Entry Requirements

To be provisionally accepted by the Board into the course for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy, an applicant must—

(a) have a bachelor's degree with at least upper second class honours in an appropriate subject area or a qualification recognised by the Board as equivalent;

or

(b) have a bachelor's degree of this University or a qualification recognised by the Board as equivalent, and be able to satisfy the Board that they have had adequate research preparation since graduation;

or

(c) be a recipient of a University scholarship for PhD study awarded by the University Scholarships Committee;

or

(d)(i) have previously undertaken work, which in the Board's opinion is of a sufficiently high standard, towards a higher degree by research in this or another approved institution but not have submitted it for any degree; and

(ii) have completed and had approved by the Board, on the recommendation of the supervisor and the head of school, a PhD research proposal;

or

(e)(i) have the degree of bachelor of this University or have a qualification recognised by the Board as equivalent, and have since graduation passed a preliminary examination as described in the University Policy on the Higher Degree by Research Preliminary Course in the subject area in which research is to be undertaken; and

(ii) have completed and had approved by the Board, on the recommendation of the supervisor and the head of school, a PhD research proposal.

(2) A student who wishes to undertake a PhD in the field of creative writing must, in addition to satisfying the requirements of (1)(a), (b), (c), (d) or (e), submit a substantial folio of published creative work, normally in the form of one or more books.

Other Fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

Notes

Eligible for Australian Research Scheme funding.

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Philosophy is the study of reality, knowledge, values, logic and related topics. The existence of free will or God, the nature of science, art, emotions and language, ethical theory, proofs, fallacies, and so on. It is one of the oldest subjects of study in the Western world.
Philosophy students are trained to think abstractly and write clearly, and rationally assess ideas in a way that few others can equal.

Entry Requirements

Direct entry option
1. Manitoba high school graduation, with five full credits at the Grade 12 level, in courses designated S, G or U.
2. A minimum 85% average over the following, with no less than 60% in each course:
o English 40S
o A second 40S or 40U course
o A third 40S or 40U course
This entry option is open to high school students or high school graduates who have not completed any university or college courses. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program’s application page.

Advanced entry option
24 credit hours in U1 (or approved bachelors program)
This entry option is open to students who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of university level study. Specific program requirements will vary; details of these requirements are available on each program's application page.
High school prerequisites
High school prerequisites: none

Other Fees

$131.71 Endowment Fees Per Year

$131.71 Student Organization Fees

$38.75 Registration Fee

$33.25 Student Services Fee

$1900 Recommended budget for books & supplies

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