Master of Philosophy (Arts and Social Sciences)

Candidates must write a thesis of a minimum of 30,000 and upper limit of 50,000 words (including footnotes). This length may be exceeded by up to 10,000 words with the permission of the Associate Dean (Research Education).

MPhil candidates in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences undertake research in over 40 subject areas based in the faculty's six schools: the Schools of Economics; Education and Social Work; Languages and Cultures; Art, Communication and English; Humanities; and Social and Political Sciences. Research may also be undertaken in association with the University of Sydney's humanities and social sciences research centres or groups.

Applications are assessed in two rounds annually. For Research Period 2 (start date 1 March), applications must be submitted by 30 September of the prior year. For Research Period 3 (start date 1 July), applications must be submitted by 31 March of the same year. Note that separate scholarship application deadlines also apply.

You should find a potential supervisor within the University whose academic background aligns with your research before applying. If you need assistance finding a supervisor, you can contact the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences Research Education Team at fass.hdradmin@sydney.edu.au. When contacting your potential supervisor, you should describe your academic educational background and research experience, and include an academic transcript, CV, and a research proposal of approximately 1000 words.

Yes. If you choose to continue with further research, the MPhil offers an internationally recognised pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).