Built Environment

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research degree that includes a coursework component designed to help you develop research techniques appropriate to your area of study.The MPhil has the flexibility to be undertaken as a written thesis or as a research by design thesis, (with a proportionally reduced written … For more content click the Read More button below.The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a research degree that includes a coursework component designed to help you develop research techniques appropriate to your area of study.The MPhil has the flexibility to be undertaken as a written thesis or as a research by design thesis, (with a proportionally reduced written component.) The program requires submission of either a scholarly written thesis (maximum 40,000 words) or a combined design output and scholarly written component (maximum 20,000 words).This program involves a minimum of 1.5 years full-time study, maximum 2 years.

The masters thesis should be submitted for examination within 2 years of full-time study.The coursework component of the program normally comprises three courses (totalling 18 Units of Credit):BENV7020 Research SeminarTwo electives from a postgraduate coursework program in BE (Built Environment)Most courses are offered in only one semester per year.

Some courses may not be offered every year.

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As a general guide, the minimum requirement for admission to a Master of Philosophy in UNSW Built Environment is an appropriate undergraduate degree in the relevant discipline from UNSW or a qualification considered equivalent from another university or tertiary institution at a level acceptable to the faculty’s Higher Degree Committee, usually at honours level. English language requirements also apply: English Language Requirements For full admission, application and enrolment requirements: How to Apply and Enrol Research Degree