Course Level

Master Degree (By Research)

CRICOS

116880K

Master by Research

Master's by Research candidates undertake a program of research, under the direction of two or more supervisors. The candidates then communicate the results of this research in a thesis or another approved format. To facilitate their research and their career, candidates also need to complete additional training and other activities in line with the HDR Policy

Campus
Duration
Fees
ATAR

Alice Springs

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A
N/A

Brisbane

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A
N/A

Casuarina

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A
N/A

Education and Community Precinct

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A
N/A

Sydney

Full-time - 2 years

Part-time - 4 years

N/A
N/A

CDU Online

Online/Off-campus - 2 years

N/A
N/A

Structure

Master by Research Candidates complete a research project, usually over 2 years. During this time, they must also complete: additional training around research integrity, research methods, communication, personal development, and career development, a research proposal and presentation to confirm their candidature;, a second presentation during their candidature; and, a thesis, usually comprising 30,000 to 50,000 words. Instead of a thesis, some candidates may complete a creative output, such as a film, novel, or exhibition, as well as an exegesis or explanation of this work, usually comprising 15,000 to 25,000 words.

Entry requirements

  • To be eligible, you must have completed:
  • The equivalent of half a semester of research activity at a postgraduate level and.
  • Comparable levels of research, such as scholarly publications.
  • You must also plan to conduct research that is compatible with the research priorities and resources of this University. When you apply, you must submit a research proposal, comprising 500 to 1000 words.
  • The research priorities of this University tend to revolve around:
  • Tropical, regional, and remote health - including nursing, midwifery, and allied health.
  • Environmental studies.
  • Energy, resources, and engineering.
  • Social and public policy in Northern Australia and the region.
  • Community resilience.
  • Cybersecurity and IT.
  • Business and law and.
  • Education.