Victoria University
2 years full time or longer for part time
The Master of Applied Research is a 2-year postgraduate program for bachelor graduates in any discipline who want to develop advanced research skills and conduct original thesis work. Students combine foundational coursework in research methods and ethics with supervised research in areas like sustainable cities, climate change, technology, and social justice.
Applicants must have completed an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year. Victoria University considers education, work experience, current skills, and personal attributes when assessing applications. Special entry programs are available for students from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds. Credit may be available for previous study or work experience, potentially reducing completion time.
The program consists of required core coursework units including Introduction to Research Methodology, Research Design and Proposal Development, and Research Integrity and Ethics. Students also complete 144 credit points of discipline-specific thesis units and 12 credit points of Advanced Disciplinary Learning. Thesis options span multiple disciplines: Applied Science, Arts, Biomedical Sciences, Biotechnology, Business, Chemical Sciences, Civil and Building Engineering, Computer Science and Mathematics, Education, Electrical Engineering, Environmental and Risk Engineering, Food Science, Law and Justice, Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Physics, and Sport Science. Research focus areas include Cultural Diversity, Urbanisation, Climate Change, Industrial Futures, and Future of Work.
Victoria University is ranked in the top 3% of universities worldwide and #1 for skills development according to QILT. The university offers world-class facilities including high-tech engineering and science labs, specialized equipment for research, and extensive library collections. VU has 4000+ industry connections and partnerships with most Victorian universities and major government and industry departments. The university provides comprehensive support for graduate researchers including orientation programs, a specialized Graduate Research School, study spaces, and research ambassadors.
Graduates of the Master of Applied Research are prepared for careers as researchers, academics, and tutors. The degree qualifies graduates for senior roles in specialist fields including education in schools and other settings, policy making and development, public-sector research and writing, programming and IT specialization, and scientific research. The advanced research skills and discipline-specific expertise gained position graduates for leadership positions across diverse sectors aligned with their research focus area.
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