The Master of Research (MRes) is an internationally recognised postgraduate research training degree that will make you competitive in achieving your future academic and career aspirations in the exciting world of research.
This degree provides you with the experience and expert knowledge you need to confidently approach PhD studies and a research career.
Stage 1 of the program involves intensive program work where you will engage with your peers and academics in an interdisciplinary environment. The program work is designed to help you build your skills as a researcher, master the art of knowledge translation and develop a strong research proposal.
You will undertake core subjects including:
Researcher Development 1: Reading, Writing, and the Business of Research
Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Translation and Public Audience Communication
Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research
You will undertake these subjects as well as a range of electives within your discipline of choice to develop deep knowledge of both theory and research methods.
Stage 2 of the program involves completing your own research project under the supervision of an academic expert in your area of research. Your project will focus on the development of a 25,000-word thesis that will be externally examined.
Your career
As a Master of Research graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as:
Market and consumer research
Policy analysis, research and development
Technology research and development
Public relations
University teaching or administration
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
January 2025
Parramatta South Campus
Victoria Road,
RYDALMERE,
New South Wales,
2116, SYDNEY, Australia
An applicant to the degree of Masters (Honours) must either hold: A Bachelor degree, or An overseas degree from a recognised university or tertiary institution that is equivalent to an Bachelor degree, or Qualifications that are recognised as equivalent to those listed above.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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