Requirements for Masters

In general, applicants may be accepted for a Master of Philosophy on the basis of the following qualifications:

• A relevant degree of Bachelor completed at distinction average or higher,
• A Master by Coursework (with less than 15 University of Adelaide credit points of research) completed at distinction average or higher,
• A relevant Honours degree At 2A or higher, or
• A Master by Coursework with a significant research component (normally at least 15 University of Adelaide credit points of research or equivalent), with an overall grade of Credit level or higher and a grade at Distinction level or higher in the Research Component.

Before Applying

Before applying for any research program you are strongly advised to contact the research area in which you wish to study to discuss potential supervision and any other issues relating to your eligibility to undertake a research degree in that area. The appropriate contact in the first instance is usually the Postgraduate Coordinator.

In addition to the formal academic requirements for admission, it is advisable for you and your prospective school to consider a number of other criteria before a higher degree by research candidature is offered or accepted: Questions to Ask