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Master of Philosophy - Faculty of Business and Law (Finance)

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  • Academic qualifications relevant to your application
  • English proficiency evidence (if required)
  • Evidence of your citizenship, passport, or permanent residency status

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Student ?
Year ?
Campus
Innovation Campus
Delivery ?
On Campus
Duration ?
2 years full-time, or part-time equivalent
Starts
  • Autumn 2025
  • Spring 2025
Codes
CRICOS: 078369M
UOW: 1351
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Overview

The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a postgraduate research degree that develops research skills and provides students with the opportunity to conduct research in their chosen discipline.

The MPhil consists of 24 credit points of coursework and 72 credit points of research thesis, comprising 40,000 words or equivalent. Under the guidance of a supervisory team, of at least two supervisors, students will independently plan and execute a research project that will lead to the production of a thesis.

Coursework is taken in the first session of the degree and students will enrol in generic and discipline specific research training subjects including preparation of your research proposal.

The training subjects typically include introduction into the role of theory, research design and methodology, literature sourcing, review and critique, bibliography organisation, structuring and writing a dissertation, and quantitative and qualitative data analysis and interpretation.

These subjects expose students to diverse teaching methods. For subject details, see the course structure section below. Students completing the MPhil will make an original contribution to knowledge in their chosen discipline. They will also be able to communicate this contribution to their peers and the community.

See the for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

Finance (specialisation)

Finance involves decision making regarding money, financial assets and real assets. Companies, individuals, banks and governments all need to utilise financial skills to invest, save, borrow and lend. These skills are needed to value shares, decide on corporate investments and provide funding to sustainable and green projects that tackle climate change. You will also undertake a final-year capstone subject that lets you apply everything you have learned in collaboration with students from other disciplines. Plus, you have the option of applying for an internship to gain valuable experience whilst receiving credit towards your degree. The finance major is also accredited by the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Institute.

Accreditation & professional recognition

The University of ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ has been awarded with the prestigious Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB International) accreditation. Being accredited by AACSB is public recognition that we are among the world's top 6% of business schools - that our curriculum meets the highest standards, our students learn from the best business minds, and that our graduates have the highly sought-after skills, knowledge, and experience that today's global employers are looking for.


The Bachelor of Business (Finance) has been accepted into the . Graduates are eligible to apply for membership of the (FINSIA).

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's , and the UOW College .

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

An Honours degree with 2nd Class Division 2 or higher,
OR
A coursework master’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 60+ or a GPA of 2.8 out of 4.

Higher Degree Research applicants must provide supporting material with their application. Please refer to the Future Students: Postgraduate website for detailed information.

Students are advised to contact a potential supervisor to discuss their project prior to applying for admission.

Candidates with a coursework master’s degree or a 4-year Bachelor Honours degree in the same discipline may be granted up to 24 credit points of advanced standing for the coursework component of the Master of Philosophy.

  • English Language Requirements

    The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

     

    English Test

    Overall Score

    Reading

    Writing

    Listening

    Speaking
    IELTS Academic

    6.5

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

    6.0

     

    UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Distinction (weighted average mark of 75 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)

    Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.

  • Workload

    Full-Time Study Load

    As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

    For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.

  • Record Check

    Questions relating to personal record checks for this degree should be referred to the respective school.

  • Credit for Prior Learning

    If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

    Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

    UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

More detail

International Course fees table
Campus Delivery method Session fee* Course fee*
Innovation CampusOn Campus$17400 (2025)$69600 (2025)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

  • Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW

    Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    Orientation: 
    Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025

  • Spring Session, 2025 at UOW

    Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
    Orientation: 
    Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025

  • Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW

    Application Deadline
    Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session. 

    ApplicationDate
    International9 December, 2025
    Domestic (direct)31 December, 2025

    Session Details
    For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates. 

     Date
    Orientation Check your campus details
    Session start2 March, 2026
    31 March, 2026
    Mid-session recess20-24 April, 2026
    Session end25 June, 2026



  • Spring Session, 2026 at UOW

    Application Deadline
    Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session. 

    ApplicationDate
    International5 May, 2026
    Domestic (direct)31 May, 2026

    Session Details
    For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates. 

     Date
    OrientationCheck your campus details
    Session start27 July, 2026
    31 August, 2026
    Mid-session recess28 September - 2 October, 2026
    Session end19 November, 2026

     

     

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