Master Of Philosophy 48 months Postgraduate Program By University of Divinity |Top Universities
Program Duration

48 monthsProgram duration

Main Subject Area

PhilosophyMain Subject Area

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines and is designed for individuals who bring a foundation within this disciplinary range. The purpose of the Master of Philosophy is to qualify individuals to apply an advanced body of knowledge in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines in a range of contexts and to provide a pathway for possible further learning. Graduates of the Master of Philosophy: have a body of knowledge in a field of study within divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines that includes the understanding of recent developments within this field, apply advanced knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research, have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts in a field of study within divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines and to reflect critically on them, have cognitive skills in, and mastery of, research principles and methods applicable to the field in which the research has been carried out, and have skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to communicate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Program overview

Main Subject

Philosophy

Degree

MPhil

Study Level

Masters

The Master of Philosophy is a higher degree by research in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines and is designed for individuals who bring a foundation within this disciplinary range. The purpose of the Master of Philosophy is to qualify individuals to apply an advanced body of knowledge in divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines in a range of contexts and to provide a pathway for possible further learning. Graduates of the Master of Philosophy: have a body of knowledge in a field of study within divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines that includes the understanding of recent developments within this field, apply advanced knowledge and skills to plan and execute a substantial piece of research, have cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts in a field of study within divinity or one or more of its associated disciplines and to reflect critically on them, have cognitive skills in, and mastery of, research principles and methods applicable to the field in which the research has been carried out, and have skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to communicate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

79+
6+
58+

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More programs from the university

Teaching at the University of Divinity is structured around four broad fields of study: Humanities, Biblical Studies, Christian Thought & History, and Theology: Mission and Ministry. Depending on the study program you choose, you will study units across these four study areas. A complete list of units can be found on the university’s website.

If you have a degree from another university, a Victorian Certificate of Education, International Baccalaureate or equivalent, you will be eligible to study at undergraduate level. Applicants who have the Victorian Certificate of Education are also eligible to apply for all undergraduate courses. If you don’t meet these requirements, you may be able to apply to enter the Diploma in Theology program in advance of further undergraduate study.


Postgraduate qualifications available from the University of Divinity are listed below. For more information about the applications process, visit the university’s website.

  • Master of Biblical Studies
  • Master of Church History
  • Master of Counselling
  • Master of Divinity
  • Master of Education and Theology
  • Master of Pastoral Care
  • Master of Philosophical Studies
  • Master of Spiritual Direction
  • Master of Spirituality
  • Master of Theological Studies
  • Master of Theology
  • Master of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Philosophy
  • Doctor of Theology

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