Master of Philosophical Studies
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 2 years
- Part-time: 6 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
12 units
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 09
CRICOS
N/A
The Master of Philosophical Studies (MPS) enables students to apply an advanced body of knowledge in philosophy in relation to broader theological studies. Students broaden their knowledge and skills and deepen their engagement with select areas of study to prepare them for professional practice and further learning.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Philosophical Studies:
- have advanced knowledge of sources, terms and concepts required in philosophy, and of the relation of philosophy to broader theological studies
- have mastery of methodologies for historical and critical analysis of philosophical texts
- have advanced skills of interpretation and critical reflection in philosophy, with awareness of implications for and applications to historical and contemporary issues and contexts, in order to generate and evaluate ideas for professional practice and further learning
- articulate and communicate knowledge and insights in philosophy to specialist and non-specialist audiences
- apply relevant philosophical and hermeneutical skills through the execution of a substantial research-based project, capstone experience or piece of scholarship.
Course structure
The Master of Philosophical Studies consists of 288 points.
| Course Content | Type | Points |
| Units in three disciplines from at least two fields, where one discipline is Philosophy | Foundational | 72 |
| Philosophy units | Elective | 96 |
| Units in any discipline | Elective | 24 |
| Either: A capstone unit: XS9905C Masters Capstone Unit: What has Athens to do with Jerusalem? God and the Reasoning Human in Western Philosophy or RQ9748M Minor Thesis | Capstone or Minor Thesis | 24 or 48 |
| Further postgraduate units in any discipline | 75 or 48 | |
| Course rules and restrictions At least 192 points must be taken in the discipline of Philosophy |
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Tuition fees
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our fees page.
| 2026 | 2025 |
| $3,384 per 24-point unit | $3,268 per 24-point unit |
Credit
Credit of up to 144 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.