Master of Applied Science

You'll expand and develop specialist knowledge in your chosen field of research and provide evidence of independent thought and the ability to manage a research project. You'll learn how to:

• develop problem-solving abilities
• think logically, creatively and critically
• improve your career prospects with skills that will make you competitive in your field.

Be supported by academic staff with experience in research projects, presenting papers to international conferences and publishing academic journals and books.

The standard duration of a Masters by Research varies according to your qualifications. If you have a three-year undergraduate degree, the duration will be two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. However, if you have an Honours degree in a closely-related discipline, or have equivalent research experience, the standard duration is eighteen months of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

A thesis on an approved subject will also be required. The research will be conducted under the supervision of your principal supervisor and co-supervisor.

Career opportunities include:

• management-level positions in industry or government
• research in government laboratories, research institutions or in industry
• employment with a university conducting research
• visiting key international research institutes.

The standard duration of a Masters Degree (Research) is two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent, although in certain circumstances the degree may be completed in eighteen months.

In some cases the student may be required to complete approved coursework units such as laboratory skills or research design as part of the Masters Degree (Research).

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.