What will I learn?

This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.A minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an externally examined thesis of approximately 40,000 words.Completion of this Higher Degree by Research will provide you with the foundation, knowledge and skills to:Make Contributions to KnowledgeUndertake Independent ResearchEffectively Communicate and Report on Findings to a range of different audiencesDemonstrate intellectual and professional integrityDisplay a range of generic skills applicable to future research and employment

Which department am I in?

Institute of Education, Arts and Community (IEAC)

CRICOS

044995K

Study options

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$29,500.00 (16,40,256) per year

Accommodation - Weekly rate starting from 273

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Mt Helen Campus

University Drive, Mt Helen Ballarat,

Mt Helen,

Victoria,

3350, Ballarat, Australia

Full Time (1.5 Years)

Tuition fees

A$29,500.00 (16,40,256) per year

Accommodation - Weekly rate starting from 273

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

December 2026

Venue

Berwick Campus

100 Clyde Road, Berwick,

Berwick,

Victoria,

3806, Melbourne, Australia

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Entry requirements

For international students

International students must meet basic entry requirements as under:

Academic entry requirements
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of the proposed commencement of studies

Mature age entry

English language requirement

Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall with no band less than 6.0; or equivalent; TOEFL iBT: 79-93 with minimums: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18, Writing 21; Pearson (PTE): Overall 58
(no band less than 50); Cambridge-CAE: Overall 176 (no band less than 169).

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.