The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) degree has a status higher than that of other Masters degrees but lower than that of the PhD degree. It is a research degree designed to recognise an original contribution to knowledge and the comments on the originality and significance of the PhD thesis apply here too. However, it is intended that an MPhil thesis be the product of only one year of full-time research (though in practice candidates invariably take longer) and the original contribution to knowledge will therefore be less than would be expected in a PhD thesis.
The thesis submitted for the degree demonstrates expertise in the methods of research; displays intellectual independence and makes a substantial original contribution to the subject area.
This degree does not include a conditional enrolment period.
Key information
| Study Locations | Hamilton |
| Faculty | All |
| Years | 1.5 |
| Start Dates | Semester A (February) and Semester B (July) |
| Domestic Fees |
$5,900-$6,266 per year See if you're eligible for fees-free study in your first year |
| International Fees | $28,675 - $37,710 per year |
| Tuition fees shown above are indicative only and may change. There are additional fees and charges related to enrolment please see the Table of Fees and Charges for more information. You will be sent an enrolment agreement which will confirm your fees. | |
Subjects
These are all the subjects available for the Master of Philosophy
Scholarships and prizes
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Contacts
School of Graduate Research
The School of Graduate Research is located in W Building (the old Law School), University of Waikato, Hamilton
Phone: +64 7 858 5096
Email: doctoralenrolments@waikato.ac.nz
Website: School of Graduate Research