Master of Research

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, 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 degree suits students who have just finished their undergraduate degrees but who want the applied skills and industry recognition that comes with the Master of Research.

It also suits those returning to study and students interested in gaining extra research training on the way to a PhD.

The Master of Research is perfect for students who want training from experts in research methods and who would benefit from completing a substantial research project.The following specialisations are available:Students can specialise in either Arts and Humanities, or Creative Arts, and are able to focus their research in the following areas:

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 48cp thesis, students will undertake repeated instances of RESH909/RESH908 to a total value of 48cp in Year 2.

Areas of Study

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.