Overview

Course Overview

The Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge.

Career Information

A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. In addition, many discipline-specific employers recognise the skills developed through research degree are applicable in the workplace.

Course Details
Duration 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned 144
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses.
Expected Hours of Study Information not available
Course Type Research Award
Qualification (post nominal) MResearch
AQF Level Level 9: Masters Degree (Research)
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2025
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $18,912
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $37,824
Indicative Year - 2024
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $18,528
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $37,056
Indicative Year - 2023
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $18,150
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $36,300

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Where and when can I start?

Domestic Availability

  • Research Second Half Year - 2027
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2027
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2026
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2026
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2025
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2025
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2023
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2020
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2020
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2024
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2024
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2023
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2022
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2022
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2021
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2021
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Online Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville

International Availability

  • Research Second Half Year - 2027
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2027
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2026
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2026
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2025
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2025
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2023
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2020
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2020
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2024
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2024
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2023
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2022
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2022
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research Second Half Year - 2021
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
  • Research First Half Year - 2021
    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Emerald Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at https://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements

An applicant may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Masters of Research if the person holds:

a) an honours degree from CQUniversity or any other approved institution in a relevant discipline

b) a three-year undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline

c) a three-year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of one year's relevant work experience

d) a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree with a credit level Grade Point Average (GPA) preferably in a relevant discipline

e) completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or

f) alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above.

Assumed Knowledge

The Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Research Higher Degree Course Rules Policy and Procedure which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis.

Security Requirements

Nil    

Health Requirements

Nil

Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards CL58 - Graduate Certificate in Research
Accreditation
  • Not applicable

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

Predicted Enrolments

Year Number of Students
First Year
Second year
Third Year
Inherent Requirements
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Requirements
Number of units: 1 Total credit points: 1

Please note, this is a time-based research higher degree and no credit points apply. The course is comprised of ongoing enrolment in Research and Thesis Units (as per spreadsheet provided to the LTS team). Enrolment may also occur in the CP20 units RSCH20001 Prepare for Confirmation RSCH20002 English for Research RSCH20005 Prepare for Confirmation RSCHxxxxx (N4231 Creative Practice Research)

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