Course details

Summary

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a one-year research only masters degree. It provides an opportunity for students to undertake a research topic of an applied or professional nature under the supervision of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences staff. Alternatively, the MPhil can provide a pathway to more advanced research at doctoral level.

Structure

Students will complete an original thesis during this year of study.

Staff in the School of Engineering, Computer and Mathematical Sciences are available to supervise MPhil research on a wide range of computer and mathematical science topics. The School has extensive research capabilities in the following areas:

• Analytics and Statistics
• Applied Mathematics
• Artificial Intelligence
• Built Environment Engineering
• Electrical and Electronics Engineering
• Information Systems
• Knowledge Engineering
• Mathematics Education
• Mechanical Engineering
• Pure Mathematics
• Radio Astronomy and Astrophysics
• System Usability

Other areas of engineering, computer and mathematical sciences according to a match of research interests between student and staff member.

Students can also work on topics that incorporate aspects of more than one of these research areas, with supervision from staff in those groups.

Career opportunities

It is expected that graduates with a Master of Philosophy will have gained the necessary skills and qualifications to follow an academic or research career leading to a PhD. Alternatively, their research topic may lead them to a position of expertise in their chosen field.

Entry criteria

Applicants must have completed one of the following: a four-year bachelor's degree at level 8; a bachelor's honours degree with second class honours or higher; a bachelor's degree and a postgraduate diploma; a bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience relevant to the proposed programme of research; or a recognised professional qualification or evidence of professional experience approved by the University Postgraduate Board to be equivalent to the level of competence specified above.

English Language requirements:

Minimum IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; TOEFL iBT score of 90; Certificate in English for Academic Study (CertEAS) with A grade; GIE with B+ grade; CAE minimum overall score of 176; PTE minimum overall score of 58.