The University of Western Australia

Master of Research

Nationally Recognised Higher Education

The Master of Research is a highly flexible course that mirrors the structure and breadth of the Master of Philosophy.

The Master of Research is a program of independent, supervised research that can be taken in any discipline for which appropriate supervision is available and is assessed solely on the basis of a thesis.

Delivery mode

The University of Western Australia offers this course through the following delivery modes:

On campus

Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Locations
  • 35 Stirling Highway, Perth
  • Cnr Princess Road and Goldsworthy Road, Claremont
  • 35 Stirling Terrace, Albany

Entry requirements

Domestic Students

  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
  • Completed the requirements of an end-on Honours degree at this University or another Australian tertiary institution recognised by the Board of the Graduate Research School with a weighted average mark of at least 70%, but not had the degree conferred.
  • Demonstrated the ability to undertake research through the production of an Honours thesis that is assessed as being at Honours 1 or 2A standard.
  • Submitted and had approved by the Board of the Graduate Research School a Research Proposal comprising the abstract and literature review from the Honours thesis for UWA students, or the whole draft Honours thesis (and copies of any ethics approval notifications, if relevant) for students from other universities, plus a description of the proposed supervision arrangements, resourcing and additional research to be carried out during the master’s year.

English competency

  • IBT TOEFL (Internet-based test score): 82 with 22 for writing, 20 for speaking, 20 for listening, and 18 for reading
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (no band lower than 6.0)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) (Academic): Overall score of 64 with a minimum score of 64 in the Reading and Writing sections, 59 in the Speaking section and 54 in the Listening section.
Additional requirements may apply.

Course fees

Estimated Fee* Unavailable $99,800 Fees are based on full-time study.

For more information about this course and payment options please enquire now.

Study mode On Campus
Duration 24 Months
Estimated fee* Unavailable $99,800

Career opportunities

The Master of Research will prepare you for the following roles.

About The University of Western Australia

As WA’s first university with a history of teaching and research over 100 years, our founding vision remains stronger than ever.

Today, just as it was when we opened our doors in 1913, our enduring mission is to provide world-class education, research and community engagement for the advancement of the prosperity and welfare of our communities. We seek to create global leaders through our industry-integrated education and world-leading research.

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