Masters Degree by Research

Duration: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Mode & Location: internal - ROK/MKY/BDG/EMD/GLD (according to availability of resources), external
Entry: direct application at any time of year
Contact: Office of Research on 07 4923 2607
International Students: International students studying in Australia may only enrol in full-time programs that are registered with the government and display a CRICOS Code.
CQU CRICOS Program Codes: 001271B (Arts), 020808E (Applied Science), 007541C (Applied Science - Biology), 005055M (Applied Science - chemistry), 007548G (Applied Science - Mathematics), 005056K (Applied Science - Physics), 009854C (Business), 040965D (Communication), 009871B (Education), 020532F (Engineering), 015724G (Health Science), 040964E (Informatics) and 023159J (Human Movement Science)

Program Overview

The Masters Degree by Research is a program of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The program is governed by the Rules for Masters Degrees by Research which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis. Consultation with the Associate Dean (Research) of the appropriate faculty will assist applicants to determine eligibility for admission, to identify the proposed areas of research and to ascertain the availability of suitable supervisors.

Entry Requirements

Completion of:

• Honours degree in a relevant discipline;
• Pass degree and a graduate diploma at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline;
• Pass degree at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline, plus one year's relevant work experience;
• Four year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance, and;
• Qualifications deemed by the selection panel to be equivalent to any of the above.

Applicants who do not satisfy any of the above criteria may be required to undertake a Masters qualifying/enabling program, normally of one year's (full-time) duration, as specified in the University's resolution on Masters qualifying programs.

Program Structure

To complete the program, a candidate will normally study for an expected period of 2 years (full-time) or 4 years (part-time). New candidates may enrol at any time of year and continuing candidates will be re-enrolled at the beginning of each academic year. The courses in which Masters students enrol are ungraded. Candidates who may be required to complete prescribed courses will be enrolled in a separate program (CP20).

CA40 Master of Applied Science

CA40BIOSC1   Biological Sciences CA40CHMSC1   Chemical Sciences CA40COMSC1   Computer Science CA40ENGRT1   Engineering & Related Tech CA40ERTSC1   Earth Sciences CA40HRTVT1   Horticulture and Viticulture CA40INFMA1   Informatics CA40INFSY1   Information Systems CA40MATSC1   Mathematical Sciences CA40PHAST1   Physics and Astronomy

CA45 Master of Arts

CA45COMMD1   Communication and Media Stud CA45HUMWL1   Human Welfare Studies & Serv CA45LANLT1   Language and Literature CA45LAWSA1   Law CA45MARTS1   Master of Arts CA45POLSC1   Political Science & Pol Stud CA45STDHM1   Studies in Human Society

CA81 Master of Business

CA81BUSRS1   Business (Research) CA81INFSY1   Information Systems CA81MGTCM1   Management and Commerce

CA73 Master of Education

CA73CRART1   Creative Arts CA73EDUCA1   Education

CA63 Master of Engineering

CA63ENGIN1   Engineering

CQ17 Master of Health Science

CQ17HLTSC1   Health Science CQ17NURSG1   Nursing CQ17PUBHL1   Public Health

CU90 Master of Human Movement Science

CU90HMSCI1   Human Movement Science

CU36 Master of Informatics

CU36INFOM1   Informatics CU36INFOS1   Information Systems CU36OTHIT1   Other Information Technology CU36COMSC1   Computer Science

CU37 Master of Communication

CU37COMMU1   Communication