Master of Philosophy - Architecture, Building and Planning

The Melbourne School of Design (MSD) attracts outstanding local and international graduates to undertake innovative research on built environment topics through our Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree. The MPhil is a higher-level research degree that requires advanced research, conceptual and writing skills. Working under the guidance of academic supervisors, MPhil candidates develop advanced knowledge and expertise by conducting independent and sustained research that examines a specific problem, issue or topic. The thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge that makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship.

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Parkville

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

Produces a thesis of 30,0000 - 40,000 words, developed under supervision, representing an original contribution to knowledge.

Subjects

  • Architecture

Entry requirements

  • Applicants are normally required to have been awarded at least one of the following:
  • a Masters by Research degree
  • a Masters by Coursework degree (with a 25% research component) or
  • a four-year Bachelor with Honours degree.