Master of Research
Looking to advance in your career? Keen to gain insight into research on a smaller scale before committing to a PhD? Whatever your goals, our Master of Research will equip you with the skills necessary to undertake high-quality research – expertise highly valued in industry and academia.
Designed for those who want to build on their current qualifications – and become an expert in their field – this degree combines coursework with a research project.
The first part of your studies is designed to help you develop a broad base of research skills. In this coursework component, you’ll explore key methodologies and approaches to research, including topics such as methods, communication and engagement.
Study Area :-
Accounting, Banking, Finance and Related Fields, Business and Management, Communication and Media Studies, Criminology, Economics and Econometrics, Education, Graphic and Design Studies, Human Society, Language and Literature, Law, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy and Religious Studies, Political Science and Policy Studies, Sales and Marketing, Visual Arts and Crafts
Campus Information
Adelaide City, Mount
The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.
Magill
Magill Campus is tucked in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide, just seven kilometres from the city centre. Getting to the campus is easy using local bus routes, and there is plenty of affordable on-campus car parking if you’re driving.
Mawson Lakes
Adelaide University’s Mawson Lakes Campus is set alongside 114 hectares of wetlands within the world-class Mawson Lakes residential development. Just 12 kilometres and approximately 20 minutes' drive from the city centre, the campus is next to Technology Park, which is home to several global space, technology, and defence companies, many of which have partnered with the University.
Mount Gambier
Adelaide University’s Mount Gambier Campus is set in the scenic Limestone Coast region approximately 430km from Adelaide and around five hours drive from either Adelaide or Melbourne. The campus offers contemporary learning facilities within the South Australia’s largest regional city and provides all the conveniences of city living in a relaxed regional environment.
Roseworthy
Roseworthy Campus features a range of modern agricultural teaching and research facilities, including an aquatic reserve. You can make use of convenient on-campus parking when you visit Roseworthy - available to staff, students and visitors.
Waite
Waite Campus also features the Waite Arboretum occupying 27 hectares and containing about 2,500 specimens representing more than 800 plant species. Getting to Waite Campus is easy via one of the many nearby bus routes and there are also plenty of on-campus car parks for students, staff and visitors.
Whyalla
Adelaide University’s picturesque Whyalla Campus is set in the coastal Eyre Peninsula region, approximately 380kms from Adelaide and just over four-hours’ drive. The 22-hectare site makes Whyalla Campus the largest regional university campus in South Australia. The on-campus residential village provides private, modern student accommodation so you’ll never be far from your next class.
Intakes
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Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
After graduating from your degree, you could advance to a senior position in your profession, leveraging your skills to address emerging issues with innovative solutions. You may also pursue opportunities in the public sector, translating the latest research into evidence-based policies and practices. Or perhaps you’ll pursue further study, on your journey towards becoming an academic researcher.
A research qualification can open doors in a range of areas including:
- Healthcare and clinical research
- Education and academia
- Information technology and data science
- Government and policy research
- Scientific research and development
- Consulting services
- Environmental science and sustainability
- Finance and economics
- Creative practice.
PSW Opportunity
Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.
- Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
- Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
- Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
- The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants
Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:
- Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
- Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
- Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
- PhD students can stay upto 4 years
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
For admission to a Master of Research degree, you will need to have completed either (or equivalent to):
- A 3-year Bachelor degree (AQF level 7) with a weighted average mark (WAM) of ≥ 65 or a seven-point GPA of 5.0 or higher; or
- A 4-year Bachelor (Honours) degree (AQF level 8) with a WAM of ≥65 or a seven-point GPA of 5.0 or higher; or
- A Graduate Certificate (AQF level 8) in research training (or equivalent) with an overall WAM of ≥ 65 or a seven-point GPA of 5.0 or higher, following a 3-year Bachelor degree or 4-year Bachelor (Honours) degree.
- Or an equivalent combination of qualifications and experience.
Additional requirements :
You will need to demonstrate that your prior qualifications used as the basis for admission are in a discipline relevant to the proposed area of research – unless an exemption is approved by the Pro Vice Chancellor, Graduate Research Training (or delegate).
For More Information Please Contact To Our PSA Counselor.
- Course Code: 116006H
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
71700 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD
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