Duration2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Location
Adelaide and
Next start termFirst Half of Year, 2025
Study modeOn Campus
Course codeCL80
CRICOS0100975
First-year fee
A$37,824 (Indicative)
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Overview

CQUniversity's Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis, which makes a contribution to knowledge.

The Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Course Rules for the Degree of Master of Research which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.

  • Maisa Pereira outdoors standing next a tree holding its leaves
    I enjoy being involved in every step of my research – from talking about the design of my trials, going to the field, talking with the growers and working on my results. This is very fulfilling and shapes my motivation.

    Maisa Pereira

    Master of Research I Brazil

Career Opportunities

A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. In addition, many discipline-specific employers recognise the skills developed through research degree are applicable in the workplace.

Structure & Availability

On-Campus Availability

IntakeLocations
First Half of Year, 2024Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Second Half of Year, 2024Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
First Half of Year, 2025Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville
Second Half of Year, 2025Adelaide, Brisbane, Bundaberg, Cairns, Gladstone, Mackay, Melbourne, Rockhampton, Sydney, Townsville

Majors and minors are not applicable to this course.

This course has no residential schools.

Requirements

To be eligible

For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.

During your study

While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies. 

Fees & Scholarships

Course fees

This is an approximate cost of enrolling in this course, shown in Australian dollars (A$), for one academic year and is based on a full-time study load (8 units over 2 terms). 

Your actual fees may vary, depending on the units that you select to study and your study load. Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change.

International Course Fees

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

We also offer other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

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In addition to your international course tuition fees, you must have sufficient funds to cover other study and living expenses. 

This will include costs such as textbooks, accommodation, visa applications, Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC), general living, etc.

Information about cost of living in Australia

Overseas Student Health Cover

How to apply

Our easy to use online application system for international students will guide you through the process of applying for a course at CQUniversity Australia.