Built Environment

A Masters by Research provides you with the opportunity to develop expert knowledge in an area of built environment research.

You will be required to undertake an original investigation, however in comparison to a doctorate, this investigation is generally more limited in scope and degree of originality.In addition to the … For more content click the Read More button below.A Masters by Research provides you with the opportunity to develop expert knowledge in an area of built environment research.

You will be required to undertake an original investigation, however in comparison to a doctorate, this investigation is generally more limited in scope and degree of originality.In addition to the development of expert knowledge, the focus of a Masters by Research is on enhancing a student’s skills in research, critical and creative thinking, and problem solving.This program involves a minimum of 1.5 years full-time study, maximum 2 years.

Students undertake supervised research leading to the production of the thesis.The length of a Masters by Research thesis normally should not exceed 75,000 words of text and should be submitted for examination within 2 years of full-time study.In order to assist commencing students in developing an appropriate research methodology, all Masters candidates are required to undertake a course in their first session - BENV7020 Research Seminar.See UNSW Higher Degree Research Learning Outcomes.Read More

As a general guide, the minimum requirement for admission to Masters by Research is an appropriate undergraduate degree with honours that includes a substantial research component or a qualification or combination of qualifications considered to be equivalent by the faculty’s Higher Degree Committee.

English language requirements also apply: English Language Requirements

For full admission, application and enrolment requirements: How to Apply and Enrol Research Degree