Master by Research at Charles Darwin University

About

Masters by Research candidates undertake a program of research, under the direction of two or more supervisors. The candidates then communicate the results of this research in a thesis or another approved format. To facilitate their research and their career, candidates also need to complete additional training and other activities in line with the Higher Degree by Research Policy

Undertake your Higher Degree by Research (HDR) at CDU and youâ€™ll be supported by committed supervisors who are experts in their fields.

82% of CDU's research is rated at world standard and above (RA Research Excellence Rankings Analysis 2018)
Top 100 university globally for quality education (THE Impact Rankings 2021)

This course builds on your existing engineering background, developing specialist skills in your chosen area of engineering. The final year of study includes a major research thesis and a system design project.

Disciplines

CDU Central

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The minimum academic entry requirements for admission to a postgraduate or graduate-entry degree is the completion of a bachelor's degree which is deemed equivalent to an Australian bachelor's degree by the University's qualification assessment references.

Applicants may also be required to satisfy specific course requirements such as a minimum overall grade score, prerequisite knowledge or work experience.

English Program Requirements

If English is not your first language, you must also check that you meet English language requirements for your chosen course. Australian students must also meet the English entry requirements.

Career

Careers

Certified Practising Accountant
Accountant manager
Senior accountant
Chief Financial Officer

Industries

Accounting
Finance and investment
Government
Law
Resources and renewables

Fee Information

⁺estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load

Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible

Tuition Fee

AUD 33,704

How to Apply

The process to apply to study with us is simple, just follow these steps.

Step 1: Choose your course

Choose a course from the list of courses available to international students. Each course lists the fees for the course for that year.

Make sure you change the search filter to 'international'. This will ensure courses available for international students to study will display.

Step 2: Check the entry requirements and application dates

All of your course entry requirements (academic and English) can be found online.

If you have not reached the level required for entry to your chosen course, there are other pathways you can follow.

Higher Education Application Dates

	Semester 3 2023	Semester 1 2024	Semester 2 2024	Semester 3 2024
Last date to submit offshore applications	15 October 2023	22 January 2024	20 May 2024	23 September 2024
Last date to submit onshore applications	24 October 2023	26 February 2024	1 July 2024	28 October 2024
Last date to submit applications for course changes/transfers	29 October 2023	26 February 2024	1 July 2024	28 October 2024
Orientation week commences	30 October 2023	26 February 2024	1 July 2024	28 October 2024
Teaching commences	6 November 2023	4 March 2024	8 July 2024	4 November 2024
Census date	27 November 2023	24 March 2024	29 July 2024	25 November 2024

TAFE Application Dates

Semester 1 2024	Semester 2 2024
Last date to submit offshore applications	20 November 2023	17 June 2024
Last date to submit onshore applications	22 December 2023	24 June 2024
Teaching commences	1 January 2024	1 July 2024
Census date	11 March 2024	11 August 2024

CDU International College

Semester 3 2023	Semester 1 2024	Semester 2 2024	Semester 3 2024
Last date to submit offshore applications	25 October 2023	22 January 2024	20 May 2024	23 September 2024
Last date to submit onshore applications	1 November 2023	26 February 2024	1 July 2024	28 October 2024
Teaching commences	6 November 2023	4 March 2024	8 July 2024	4 November 2024
Census date	27 November 2023	24 March 2024	29 July 2024	25 November 2024

Step 3: Apply online or through an agent

Applications must be submitted online through our application portal. You’ll need a valid email address to create your online account. Once you have started your application, you will be able to save it and resume it later. There is no application fee when you apply online.

You can lodge a direct application. However, there may be restrictions on your geographic location. If you are not able to submit a direct application via the application portal, then apply through one of our registered agents.

Option 1: Direct

Submit your application to study at CDU via the online portal.

Option 2: Agent

We have authorised representatives in many countries, and you may use their services to assist you in the application process. Education agents are generally able to help you with your visa application as well as your university application.

Please select your country of nationality to find our other overseas or external representatives.

When applying for your course, ensure that your application form is completed as an incomplete application may delay the application process. You’ll also need to provide and label correctly all the required documentation below:

Passport copy showing all relevant information
Proof of English language proficiency test
A well-written Statement of Purpose (Single) or Statement of Purpose (Family)
Certified copies of all academic transcripts, award certificates including grading systems information and English translations (whenever applicable)
Resume
Other supporting documents.

Scholarships

We offer an exciting and generous range of scholarships to support international students coming to study at CDU. More information on available international scholarships can be found on our international student scholarship page.

Apply for Credit, Advanced Standing or Recognition of Prior Learning (RLP) (if applicable)

Please indicate in your application if you will be applying for advanced standing based on previous studies and submit the following documents:

Certified academic transcripts of your previous study along with unit outlines (and certified English translation, if required).
Completed HE113 Application for Exemption form.

View more details about Advanced standing at CDU.

The University may ask for further documentation if required at any time of the application process. Once your application has been submitted, you will receive a confirmation email with a reference number which will allow you to track the status of your application. Remember to include this reference number in all correspondences with the University about your application.

Certifying documents

What is a certified document?

A certified document is a copy of an original document that a qualified person has cited and confirmed as correct and legitimate. When you need a document to be certified, you must have both the copy and the original with you.

Who can certify my documents?

The person who certifies your document/s must be contactable by telephone during normal working hours.

Your documents must be certified by one of the following authorised officers:

Any CDU staff member
Any manager-level staff or higher from the Institution the academic document has come from
The official records department of the Institution that initially issued the document/s
An Australian overseas diplomatic mission and an Australian Education Centre
The Universities Admission Centre (UAC)
A Justice of the Peace (JP)/Notary with a registration number
An accountant - must be a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia, or the Australian Association of Taxation and Management Accountants or be a Registered Tax Agent
A CDU-registered international agent
A bank manager, but not a manager of a bank travel centre
A credit union branch manager
A commissioner for declarations
A barrister, solicitor or patent attorney
A police officer in charge of a police station, or of the rank of sergeant and above
A postal manager
A Principal of an Australian secondary college, high school or primary school
A medical practitioner

It is important to note that you (or immediate family members) cannot certify your documents, even if you or they belong to one of the categories listed above.

How should the authorised officer certify each document?

The certifying officer must print the following text on all pages of the copied document:

'I certify this to be a true copy of the document shown and reported to me as the original.'

They must also include their name, address, contact telephone number, profession or occupation or organisation, and the date, and then they must sign the document.

The certifying officer should also include the official stamp or seal of the certifier's organisation on the copy if the organisation has such a stamp.

In addition to the above, a Justice of the Peace/Notary must also print their registration number and provide details of the state in which they are registered.

Documents certified by a Justice of the Peace without a registration number will not be accepted. To find a Justice of the Peace in your area, check the public register available online from the NSW Attorney-General's Department.

Master by Research

Charles Darwin University

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