Master of Research

    Master of Research

    Master of Research

    About

    Deepen your research expertise

    If you're looking to deepen your research expertise, enhance your career prospects, or prepare for doctoral study, then UC’s new Master of Research is for you. Delivered over 18 months full-time (or 36 months part-time), the program combines independent research with up to nine credit points of targeted coursework.
    Through an integrated structure, you’ll gain a strong foundation in research design, theory, and methodology, ensuring you are well-prepared to undertake a substantial research project and transition into academic, industry, or policy environments.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    To be eligible to apply for this course:
    1. There must be appropriate supervision available to supervise your research topic.
    2. You must have completed one of the following Australian or Australian-equivalent qualifications:

    a) Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) in the same discipline of the proposed research;
    b) Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF Level 8) in any discipline;
    c) Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) in any discipline; or
    d) Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) in any discipline.

    All admissions are subject to the Higher Degree by Research Procedure.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    If you’re an international student applying for an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree, you can apply directly to UC using our online application portal or through an agent from our international agent network.

    Choosing UC for a student exchange or study abroad program

    If you’re an international student currently enrolled at an overseas university and you’d like to study at UC on a student exchange or study abroad program, you also need to apply through UC’s online application portal.

    International students currently studying Year 12 in Australia

    You should apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC) if you're an international student in your final year of secondary school and studying any of the following programs in Australia:

    • an Australian Year 12
    • the International Baccalaureate
    • the New Zealand National Certificate of Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3.

    Master of Research

    University of Canberra

    University of Canberra

    Australia

    Australia, Canberra