Master of Applied Science

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A research degree is a unique opportunity to develop new skills, problem-solving abilities, and think logically, creatively and critically.

You can build upon the specialist knowledge you have and learn how to manage a research project.

  • 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 be required. The research will be conducted under the supervision of your principal supervisor and co-supervisor.

Course Essentials

How to apply

Applications have closed for this course.

Already a VU student?

You can transfer into this course through our internal transfer process.

For more info contact the
College of Sport and Exercise Science

Careers

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.

Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.

Units and electives

The standard duration of a Masters by Research varies according to an enrolling student's qualifications. Where an applicant holds a three year undergraduate degree, the duration will be two years of full-time study or part-time equivalent. However, where an applicant holds an Honours degree in a closely related discipline, or has equivalent research experience, the standard duration is eighteen months of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

A thesis on an approved subject will be required. The research will be conducted under the supervision of the student's principal supervisor and co-supervisor. Further information is available from the Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development Student Advice Officer, Research and Graduate Studies.

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take, and optional 'elective' units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Admission Information

  • Mature: To obtain admission into the Master of Applied Science applicants must have attained, above average academic levels.

How to apply for this course

Applications have closed for this course.

Please contact the College of Sport and Exercise Science for the next course intake date.

You can also contact us directly:

  • Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
  • Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

Get in touch

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Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100

Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU

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