Overview

The purpose of the Philosophy program from University of Divinity 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.

Learning Outcomes

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
have skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to communicate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

Submission of an annual report throughout the duration of candidature.

Satisfactory completion of confirmation of candidature.
Where relevant, satisfactory completion of requirements of the Human Research Ethics Committee.
Attendance and participation in a minimum of 8 hours of research seminars at the University and either a University Research Conference or a research conference approved by the candidate’s College during each year of candidature. Satisfactory completion of these requirements must be certified by the College on the candidate’s annual report.
Preparation of a thesis of up to 40,000 words for examination.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-17 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

Admission applications are open throughout the year for February, May, August and October intakes.

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Adelaide, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS 077752A

To be eligible for admission an applicant must satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed one of the following awards at the University of Divinity to the specified standard, or an equivalent award in divinity or its associated disciplines at another higher education provider recognised by the Academic Board to an equivalent standard:

a) a Masters by coursework with a 75% average; or

b) a Graduate Diploma with a 75% average; or

c) a four year undergraduate degree with Honours with a 75% average.

An applicant must also satisfy the SGR Committee that he or she has completed a research essay or thesis of at least 12,000 words graded at or above 70%. The research essay or thesis may have been completed either within one of the awards listed above or as part of another program of study.

Upon admission, the applicant becomes a member of the School of Graduate Research.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

19608 AUD / year

≈ 19608 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

19608 AUD / year

≈ 19608 AUD / year

Additional Details

Tuition : $9,804 (part-time).

Living costs

Adelaide

Australia

1328 - 2474 AUD / month

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