MPhil
The Master of Philosophy (MPhil) is a postgraduate degree awarded by universities in many countries, particularly in the Commonwealth. It is typically a taught and research-based program that bridges the gap between a taught master's and a doctoral degree. The curriculum usually combines coursework with a substantial research project, which may culminate in a dissertation of 5,000 to 15,000 words, depending on the institution.
Admission to an MPhil program generally requires a first‑class or upper second‑class undergraduate degree, though some
The MPhil is commonly used as a stepping‑stone to a PhD. Students often stay on the same
In the United States, the MPhil is rare; instead, institutions offer a Master of Science or Master