Master of Professional Studies (Research) (MPSR)

Back to top Program aims The aim of this program is to provide experienced professionals with the opportunities to demonstrate, autonomously and creatively the application of knowledge and skills in research, their professional practice and further learning.

Creativity and initiative are encouraged in engaging issues that are relevant and meaningful to their professional practice and workplace challenges, helping to build the capacity and resilience of the student’s organisations/communities and contribute to their self-directed learning and career development.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission, applicants must satisfy the following requirements:

• Completion of an Australian university Bachelor degree or equivalent, and
• A minimum of five years' work experience in the chosen field of professional practice.
• English Language Proficiency requirements for Category 3.

Admission to the Master of Professional Studies (Research) is by completed online application and interview.Anyone wishing to gain entry to the program on the basis of equivalent qualifications and/or experience should contact the University for consideration for admission on this basis.

All students are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements.

If students do not meet the English language requirements they may apply to study a University-approved English language program. On successful completion of the English language program, students may be admitted to an award program.

Program objectives

On successful completion of the program students should be able to:

• apply analytical, critical and creative thinking to professional practice and profession-based applications;
• coherently integrate, examine and apply a complex, contemporary body of knowledge across relevant disciplines to address capacity building, professional practice and promote innovation;
• assess and manage complex ethical concerns in professional studies research and related professional practice;
• develop a professional studies research project plan and outcomes that integrate contemporary theory and professional practice, while illustrating advance knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work and learning skills;
• coherently evaluate, analyse and report the results of the implemented research project that contributes to professional practice and scholarship.