Master of Applied Research

When you undertake a Master of Applied Research at Victoria University, you'll study crucial topics to set you on the path to success, including research methods, ethics, project-design and disciplinary expertise relevant to your research. On passing the core units with a 70% average, you'll begin your own research in a field of personal passion and interest that aligns with our focus areas.

Victoria University conducts highly-ranked research:

• We are world number 7 for sport science education (ShanghaiRankings).
• We are ranked above world-standard in sport and health fields (Excellence in Research for Australia).

Within the Institute for Health & Sport you can study towards a qualification in a range of disciplines, including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, business, nursing, food science, sport science, and social sciences.

Specialise in your area of passion and personal interest within our research programs, which incorporate:

• diversity and inclusion
• health, mental health and disease
• sport performance
• sport business
• policy.

Further opportunities exist to complete a Master of Research in our Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities.

A masters degree is increasingly important for a professional career. The Master of Applied Research will ensure you are prepared to enter the competitive job market.

This course could lead to a career as researcher or academic tutor, and prepare you for a senior role in a number of specialist fields.

You'll have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to your discipline:

• healthcare administration or management
• policy making and development
• public-sector research or writing
• sports manager or coach
• scientist.

To attain the Master of Applied Research, students will be required to complete the below mentioned components consisting of:

• Required coursework units with a minimum of an average of 70% or have approved advanced standing for the unit(s)
• A Research Thesis unit and have had their thesis classified as passed by the Dean, Graduate Research (or nominee)

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.