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CL80 - Master of Research
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
Indicative Year - 2024
Indicative Year - 2023
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Admission Codes
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Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes |
Not Applicable |
|---|---|
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International Students CRICOS Codes |
Where and when can I start?
Units offered internally at the below campuses may be delivered using a combination of face-to-face and video conferencing style teaching.
Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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Units offered via MIX mode are delivered online and require compulsory attendance of site-specific learning activities such as on-campus residential schools, placements and/or work integrated learning. See Course Features tab for further information. Online units are delivered using online resources only.
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The following tables list the courses availabilities by location and term. Directing your pointer over your preferred location will provide further information if this course is not available for the full duration. Please be sure to also check individual unit availability by location and term prior to enrolling.
Domestic Availability
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 First Half Year - 2022
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Perth
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 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
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International Availability
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 First Half Year - 2022
Adelaide
Bundaberg
Brisbane
Cairns
Emerald
Gladstone
Melbourne
Mackay
Perth
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 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
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What do I need to start?
Entry 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.
Security Requirements
Nil
Health Requirements
Nil
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.
Fees and Charges
Course Features
Awards and Accreditation
| Interim Awards | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Exit Awards | CL58 - Graduate Certificate in Research |
| Accreditation |
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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
There are currently no inherent requirements associated with this course.
Core Learning Outcomes
Please refer to the Core Structure Learning Outcomes
Course Structure
In order to complete this course, you must:
- Complete the core structure
Core Structure
| 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)
More Details
There is no additional information for this course.