AUG Social Media
AUG Student Services logo
Menu
Federation University logo

Master of Philosophy

Masters.
Federation University

600

in world overall ranking*

70

in local overall ranking*
Apply

About the course

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a higher degree by research undertaken in the broad area of education. Over two years full-time (or part-time equivalent), you complete an independent research project and submit a substantial thesis or a creative portfolio with an accompanying exegesis. You will work closely with an academic supervisory team that provides guidance throughout candidature. This is a Masters by research in Education & Teaching. The programme supports education-focused research in pedagogy, curriculum, and learning sciences through supervised thesis work.

Career outcome

This MPhil prepares you for advanced professional practice in roles that require complex research skills across universities, industry, community organisations and government settings. It also provides a pathway to further research study, including progression toward a Doctor of Philosophy. Graduates are suited to research-focused positions such as research officer, policy or program analyst, and academic or education research roles. This is a Masters by research in Education & Teaching.


Living Costs in Melbourne**


living costs restaurant icon
Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
living costs house icon
Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
living costs transportation icon
Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
living costs utilities icon
Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


Salary Chart
*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

tick icon Local:

A$26,900 per year

Contact us for more details

Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

tick icon Upcoming Intakes

January

campus icon Campuses

Online
Berwick
Camp St
Gippsland
Mt Helen

tick icon Course Code

ED9

hotline icon Hotline

+61 3 9663 5333

email icon Email

australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMACC SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

FIND OUT MORE

Related Courses