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MRes Year 2 to PhD

Progression to phd.

Have you just submitted your Macquarie Master of Research thesis? Or just received your thesis result? Would you like to progress to PhD?

The information below is specifically for Macquarie University Master of Research students completing Year 2, who would like to progress to PhD. If you are not a completing MRes Yr2 student, please go to the How to Apply page .

Eligibility 

• Students who obtain a final mark of 65%-74% in Year 2 of the Master of Research may be eligible to progress to a Master of Philosophy
• Students who obtain a final mark of 75%+ in Year 2 of the Master of Research may be eligible to progress to a Doctor of Philosophy
• the quality of your research proposal
• the availability of supervision
• the examiners reports of your MRes thesis.

Timeline to progress

Students wishing to be considered for admission are encouraged to lodge their EoI Form (see below) within 3 months of submitting their MRes thesis for examination.

If you are undecided about whether or not to progress to a research degree, you have up to a maximum of 8 months from completing your MRes program to lodge an expression of interest (PART A of the Progression Form ) to progress to an HDR program.

How to proceed

If you wish to continue to the PhD, please complete and send the Expression of Interest / Progression Form - Part A (EoI) [PDF 307KB] form to [email protected] .

Please include a copy of your research proposal and collate it into one pdf document (so the EoI and your research proposal in one document).

Please use the following format in the subject heading “Your Full Name – SID – MRes Yr2 to PhD EoI”.

What happens after I submit my EoI?

The GRA will liaise with the relevant Department to:

• Review your performance in the Master of Research and assess your suitability for undertaking a PhD.
• The Department will assess that your research proposal is acceptable for the program admission and that appropriate resources are available for your project (supervision, research facilities, project funds, general infrastructure and support services).
• The Department will make a recommendation to the Graduate Research Academy (GRA). The GRA will review the Department’s recommendation, make a determination and issue the final outcome to the student on program admission and scholarship, if applicable.

About study offsite

• The University recognises that some of your research may be undertaken away from the University. However, if you wish to undertake your program while residing away from the University (offsite) (for example, interstate or overseas), you must first seek approval from your Department and complete Request for Offsite Enrolment form [PDF 356KB]. The Department must be satisfied that students are adequately supervised and have access to resources and facilities to complete their program within the required time frame. The Department will consider the circumstances and make a determination on a case by case basis.
• Onsite students wishing to conduct research for a period of time off-campus (for example to visit a library/archive, conduct fieldwork or visit a lab) or attend a conference essential to their research at other locations including overseas are required to complete an application for Offsite Research (OSR). This does not need to be completed now, but when travel preparations are being made after successful admission and enrolment. Note the maximum period of combined offsite research is 12 months.

Scholarships

Scholarships are considered on a competitive basis and are based on academic merit. Scholarships are for full time, onsite study. They typically include 3 years of tuition fee offset, and a three-year stipend (2024 stipend rate is $35,000 p.a. fixed rate).

Part-time scholarship

If you wish to complete your research program on a part time basis, please note that scholarships for part time enrolment will only be granted in exceptional circumstances; normally where a student is unable to study full time due to compelling reasons such as evidence of significant carer responsibilities or a medical condition. A case must be presented to the Scholarship Program Manager of the GRA for consideration.

COVID-19 impact

All research activities carried out by MQ staff or students must be approved in accordance with the MQ COVIDSafe Plan . Please consider the MQ COVIDSafe Plan and the associated guidance from Universities Australia on Principles and Protocols for reducing the risk of transmission of COVID-19 at Universities. Please discuss any concerns you may have with your supervisor and department. Further Information for students is also available on the Macquarie COVID-19 page .

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At Macquarie we recognise that your previous experience is an important part of your learning. If you have already completed some study, have work experience or have been engaged in your local community, you may be eligible for entry into a course or have credit points towards it.

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Depending on your prior qualifications, work experience, or other recognised prior learning, you may qualify for entry to the course at one of the admission points below. 

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Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking & Finance

How to apply

PhD students in our school normally commence their study in Term 1 around early February each year. Prospective candidates are invited to submit their Expressions of Interest (EOI) between  May 1st and  July  31st  to be considered for admission in the following year. Please send your EOIs via email to  Banking and Finance HDR Admissions . Only selected applicants will be invited to apply via the UNSW central portal.

Out of round EOIs submitted after the deadline could be considered only for interested candidates with strong prior research experience, e.g., with a masters by research degree from a leading global institution.

Important:  Make sure you satisfy the UNSW academic and language entry requirements before submitting your EOI. Please read the “Entry Requirements” section below. 

Academic Entry Requirement

The minimum academic entry requirement for Stream 1 is the equivalent of a four-year UNSW Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline (Economics, Finance, and related subjects) with first or upper second class honours. The minimum academic entry requirement for Stream 2 is the equivalent of a four-year UNSW Bachelor’s degree with an Honours year (research), or the equivalent of a UNSW Masters’ degree with substantial research component with first or upper second class honours.

Note: an  upper second class honours  is equivalent to a weighted average mark of at least 75/100 (i.e., a Distinction) at UNSW and is allocated to roughly the top 30% of students. Grading systems vary across countries. For more information, read this  guide for grade equivalencies between countries .

English Language Requirement

UNSW recognises the follow countries as English-speaking: American Samoa, Australia, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Botswana, Canada, Fiji, Gibraltar, Ghana, Guyana, Ireland, Jamaica, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, New Zealand, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Africa, The Gambia, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, United Kingdom (including Northern Ireland), United States of America, Zambia, Zimbabwe.

If you are not a citizen of an English-speaking country, then you will need to establish that you have sufficient English language fluency. There are four ways to establish sufficient English language fluency: English Tests (including IELTS, TOEFL, Pearson and Cambridge), UNSW Global English Course, Prior Study, or an English Waiver. For details on each of these, please review our  English language requirements .

About the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking & Finance

UNSW’s Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Banking & Finance will prepare you to become a globally focused and socially engaged research leader. You’ll be joining a cohort of high-achieving research students in tackling modern-day challenges at the forefront of Banking & Finance, working alongside leaders in the field (ranked 20 th in the world, QS Subject Rankings , 2022). This is your opportunity to become integrated into the UNSW Business School’s community of scholars.

You’ll first undertake rigorous coursework covering relevant theories and research methods. As part of the program, you’ll also be involved in research projects from an early stage. This training will equip you with the skills required to identify, analyse, and solve problems in the field.

You’ll then pursue independent research under the supervision of high-profile UNSW academics, culminating in a doctoral thesis. Your PhD thesis will showcase your research skills and enable you to make an original contribution to the field of Banking & Finance.

There will also be exciting opportunities throughout to interact with industry leaders, and to develop your teaching portfolio. The training is geared toward preparing you for a career in academia, although other career paths (e.g., consulting, government, industry, non-profit) are also enabled.

PhD program structure

Most students complete the overall PhD study (including the MPDBS year as illustrated below) in four to five years. For candidates with a strong prior research experience, e.g., with a masters by research degree from a leading global institution, it is possible to complete the study in three to four years without the MPDBS year. Admitted students will be notified in the admission offer about the need of completing the MPDBS study. 

Year One: Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies (MPDBS)

The first year of study is designed to provide a rigorous foundation to conduct independent research. You’ll learn a range of methodologies and build your communication and presentation skills.

Your first year of coursework study will cover fundamental research methods. You’ll also start developing key research skills such as identifying, framing, presenting, and writing academic contributions. You’ll work as a research assistant on faculty research projects and start working on your own research as your skills develop.

The first year will help you identify your potential thesis supervisor for the PhD component of the program. Upon successful completion of the first year, you’ll be awarded a Master of Pre-Doctoral Business Studies. A brief overview of the first year is presented below.

• Program Core Course: Foundations of Business Research; Econometric Analysis; Business Research Project Seminar
• Stream Core Courses: Microeconomic Theory I; Mathematical Economics; Asset Pricing Theory; Research Methods in Finance 2; Empirical Corporate Governance
• Research Assistance Work

Year Two: Specialised Coursework & Thesis Work

During the second year, you’ll continue in the Banking & Finance stream with a further year of advanced coursework.

Examples of courses you may take include:

• Empirical Corporate Finance
• Corporate Finance Theory
• Empirical Asset Pricing

Your second year is also when you’ll identify your thesis topic with your supervisor. You’ll engage in literature review, research design and present your research proposal to the School at the end of the year.

Years Three Onwards: Thesis Work

The final two or three years of the program are focused on conducting full-time research and completing your doctoral thesis. This is your opportunity to address some of the biggest challenges in Banking & Finance and make a significant contribution to knowledge in the field. Your research will offer new critical thinking and withstand critical analysis from expert researchers in the area.

For more details about the School of Banking & Finance and our PhD program, check out our home page, people page and research students page.

As with most other OECD countries, the number of PhD completions in Australia has grown dramatically – more than doubling in the last two decades.

An increasing number of PhD graduates find employment in business, government, and the non-profit sector. Nineteen of the largest ASX companies have PhD graduates on their senior executive teams.

Your PhD will set you on the path to a career in a premier research institution, anywhere in the world. Throughout your research degree, you’ll also have many opportunities to develop your teaching portfolio.

Beyond academia, there’s also significant demand in the private and public sectors for people with deep knowledge and sound research and analytical skills*.

Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in academia, or take your research skills out to industry, a PhD in Banking & Finance from UNSW will get you there.

* Source:  2019 Advancing Australia’s Knowledge Economy Report

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