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The MPhil is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.Commencement periodsStudents may commence the Higher Degree by Research at any time during the year between 1st March and 31 October. Commencement between 1st and 28th February or between 1st and 30th November may be approved subject to approval of the proposed principal supervisor. Commencement in January or December is not permitted.Commencement in the degree is subject to prior arrangement with their nominated supervisor and the Learning and Teaching Unit. (Scholarships have separate rules and students should seek approval from Melbourne Scholarships to vary their scholarship commencement).Please check with the relevant academic unit prior to making any arrangements for enrolment or travel.Policies and ProceduresA range of University policies and procedures apply to Higher Degrees by Research and students should familiarise themselves with these policies, via the University of Melbourne Policy Library.

The MPhil is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis demonstrates a critical application of specialist knowledge and makes an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.Commencement periodsStudents may commence the Higher Degree by Research at any time during the year between 1st March and 31 October. Commencement between 1st and 28th February or between 1st and 30th November may be approved subject to approval of the proposed principal supervisor. Commencement in January or December is not permitted.Commencement in the degree is subject to prior arrangement with their nominated supervisor and the Learning and Teaching Unit. (Scholarships have separate rules and students should seek approval from Melbourne Scholarships to vary their scholarship commencement).Please check with the relevant academic unit prior to making any arrangements for enrolment or travel.PoliciesA range of University policies and procedures apply to Higher Degrees by Research and students should familiarise themselves with these policies, via the University of Melbourne Policy Library.

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.The normal length of an MPhil thesis is 30,000-40,000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps bibliographies and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit.

The MPHIL is an internationally recognised masters (by research) degree. It is designed for students to develop advanced skills in carrying out independent and sustained research. The thesis should demonstrate a critical application of specialist knowledge and make an independent contribution to existing scholarship in the area of research.The normal length of an MPhil thesis is 30,000-40,000 words, exclusive of words in tables, maps bibliographies and appendices. Footnotes are included as part of the word limit.All MPHIL candidates are required to complete the equivalent of at least 12 months full-time (24months part-time) advanced study and research in the University unless studying at an outside institution approved by the Research Higher Degrees Committee (RHDC). The RHDC will not approve entirely distance supervision or entirely on-line supervision for research higher degree students.Throughout their candidature candidates are expected to attend the University in order to benefit from planning, conducting and writing up their research within a University community and environment.The residency requirement is deemed especially important during the period of probationary candidature. During probationary candidature the student is expected to interact on a regular basis with the supervisor, the department (including staff and other research students) and the University, so as: to build the skills and knowledge necessary to carry out the proposed research program to acquire an understanding of the standards and requirements for a MPHIL awarded by the University to make use of support programs and facilities provided by the Faculty throughout candidature.

The Master of Music by research is a graduate research degree designed for students to develop their potential for research, contribute to understandings of contemporary practice and theory, and, where relevant, develop mastery in their field of practice.Completion of the Master of Music (Research) signifies that the holder has undertaken a substantial piece of original research, which has been conducted and reported by the holder under proper academic supervision and in a research environment for a prescribed period.Except in the disciplines of Music Psychology, Music Therapy and Musicology/Ethnomusicology; candidates may submit a folio of compositions or a combination of performance folio and related written project.The Master of Music (Research) is offered in the following discipline areas:CompositionInteractive CompositionJazz & ImprovisationMusic PerformanceMusic PsychologyMusic TherapyMusicology/EthnomusicologySee course structure for submission requirements by discipline.

The Master of Music (Music Psychology & Performance Science) is now offered in the consolidated Master of Music (Research) course.Information on the Master of Music (Research) can be found in the Handbook here.If you wish to apply for entry to the Master of Music (Research), information on admissions is on the Study Hub here.You can find details of our discipline areas and all the courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music here.The Master of Music is a professional research degree that prepares students for specialist careers in musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, performance, conducting, music therapy, jazz & improvisation, music psychology & performance science or interactive composition.Candidates undertake a significant research project and prepare a thesis of approximately 30,000 - 40,000 words. Candidates also participate in the regular Postgraduate Seminar.

The Master of Music (Jazz & Improvisation) is now offered in the consolidated Master of Music (Research) course.Information on the Master of Music (Research) can be found in the Handbook here.If you wish to apply for entry to the Master of Music (Research), information on admissions is on the Study Hub here.You can find details of our discipline areas and all the courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music here.The Master of Music is a professional research degree that prepares students for specialist careers in musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, performance, conducting, music therapy, jazz & improvisation, music psychology & performance science or interactive composition.Jazz & Improvisation candidates present a live performance and submit a dissertation that together should investigate issues and questions that are core to contemporary music making.

The Master of Music (Interactive Composition) is now offered in the consolidated Master of Music (Research) course.Information on the Master of Music (Research) can be found in the Handbook here.If you wish to apply for entry to the Master of Music (Research), information on admissions is on the Study Hub here.You can find details of our discipline areas and all the courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music here.The Master of Music is a professional research degree that prepares students for specialist careers in musicology, ethnomusicology, composition, performance, conducting, music therapy, jazz & improvisation, music psychology & performance science or interactive composition.MMus (interactive composition) candidates produce a folio of new work for sound with other media.

The Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) is an innovative approach to the delivery of graduate research training. The degree offers research training integrated with and embedded within industry. Industry perspectives are incorporated into the curriculum and research project design through collaboration with industry partners and peak industry bodies which represent the broader discipline of Chemistry.The Master of Industrial Research (Chemistry) provides an alternative graduate research program for students interested in pursuing an industry-based career as opposed to the traditional Graduate Research pathway which provides a clearer trajectory towards academia. Students will gain industry-relevant research experience and develop professional skills including entrepreneurship, IP law, and chemical regulations frameworks. Graduates will be equipped with a strong theoretical understanding of relevant chemistry disciplines from targeted coursework, which will be taught through traditional methods of imparting knowledge from academics to students, but enabled through alternative teaching media including online delivery, short intensive modular subjects and traditional lecture style delivery where this is the most appropriate method for knowledge transfer.

The Master of Fine Arts (Visual Art) is now offered in the consolidated Master of Fine Arts course.Information on the Master of Fine Arts can be found in the Handbook here.If you wish to apply for entry to the Master of Fine Arts, information on admissions is on the Study Hub here.You can find details of our discipline areas and all the courses offered by the Faculty of Fine Arts and Music here.The Master of Fine Arts aims to provide opportunities for suitably qualified candidates to develop their potential for research, develop mastery in their field of practice and contribute to understandings of contemporary artistic practice and theories of arts and culture. High quality research subjects and independent supervision ensure artistic and intellectual excellence and leadership potential, and learning and training takes place in an international context.