PhD
Master of Research
University of Canberra, Canberra, ACT, Australia
About this program
A research master's at the University of Canberra, 18 months full-time (up to three years part-time), worth 36 credit points: 27 on the thesis and 9 on coursework in research methodology, ethics and data analysis. It is available across disciplines through the Graduate Research School and is explicitly designed as preparation for a PhD, while also standing alone as a qualification. Entry is open to holders of a bachelor's, honours or graduate qualification in any field, subject to supervision being available for the topic. Graduates move into research roles in academia, government, industry and the not-for-profit sector, or continue to doctoral study. It suits graduates who want supervised research training and a completed thesis before committing to a PhD.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Research Semester 1
1 units- 12189Master of Research Thesis R (3cp)
Year 1, Semester 1
2 units- 12188Applied Theories and Methods of Research PG
- 12187Research Methods and Skills for Research Students PG
Year 1, Research Semester 2
1 units- 12192Master of Research Thesis R (12cp)
Year 2, Research Semester 1
1 units- 12192Master of Research Thesis R (12cp)
Admissions
To be eligible to apply for this course: . 1. There must be appropriate supervision available to supervise your research topic. 2. You must have completed one of the following Australian or Australian-equivalent qualifications: . a) Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in the same discipline of the proposed research; . b) Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) in any discipline; . c) Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in any discipline; or . d) Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) in any discipline. . All admissions are subject to the Higher Degree by Research Procedure.
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