Master of Research
University of Wollongong
About
The Master of Research degree comprises research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects.
The first year comprises 48 credit points of research training and coursework while the second year comprises a 48 credit point thesis of 27,000-30,000 words (or equivalent), which is assessed by two external examiners.
Academic Units may award advanced standing for the research training and coursework component and will determine the appropriate entry point.The following business specialisations are available in the Faculty of Business and Law:
Structure
The Master of Research degree comprises both research and research training, requiring students to complete 96 credit points of subjects, as specified in the chosen area of study.
To complete the 48 credit point thesis, students will undertake repeated instances of RESH909/RESH908 to a total value of 48 credit points in Year 2.
Year 1
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
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RESH802 | Responsible Research | 6 |
RESH900 | Fundamentals for HDR Writing | 6 |
BUS 980 | Business Research Proposal | 6 |
BUS 996 | Introduction to Research and Research Methods | 12 |
RESH905 | Preliminary Research Project | 12 |
Plus a choice of 6 credit points of elective subjects from the study areas below as approved by the Discipline Leader and Head of Postgraduate Studies.
Year 2
Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points |
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RESH909 | Master of Research Thesis: Full Time | 24 |
RESH908 | Master of Research Thesis: Part- time | 12 |
Areas of Study
Entry requirements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Learning outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to:
CLO Description 1 Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems and concepts and apply established theories to identified discipline areas. 2 Understand, in the context of an advanced body of knowledge, recent developments in an identified discipline area. 3 With creativity and initiative, plan a substantial piece of research using advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the identified discipline area. 4 Communicate effectively, to a range of audiences, coherent and sustained arguments to evaluate and justify the selected research question, research design and interpretation of research results. 5 Implement a substantial piece of research that shows mastery of, and the capacity for critical reflection on, the application of theoretical knowledge with a high level of personal autonomy, accountability and regards for conventions for research integrity, privacy and integrity issues. 6 Disseminate research outcomes to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
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