A research degree is a unique opportunity to develop new skills, problem-solving abilities, and think logically, creatively and critically. You will be supported by a large community of academic staff with experience conducting research projects, presenting papers to international conferences and publishing academic journal articles and books.

You will expand and develop specialist knowledge in the field of education and provide evidence of independent thought and the ability to manage a research project. You will improve your career progression with professional skills that will make you competitive in your field and make a valuable contribution to new knowledge.

Postgraduate research opportunities are available across a range of disciplines in arts, education, humanities and social sciences.

• Location:
  Footscray Park
• College:
  College of Sport and Exercise Science
• Study mode:
  Full Time and Part Time
• Delivery mode:
  On campus
• Course code:
  HRAT
• Duration:
  2 years
• This information is for Australian residents.
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How to apply

Career opportunities include:

• management-level positions in industry or government
• research in government laboratories, research institutions or in industry
• commissioning editor for a specialist academic journal
• presenting at conferences
• 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.

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A thesis on an approved unit of study will be required. The research will be conducted under the supervision of the student's principal supervisor and co-supervisor.

It is expected that many Masters by Research candidates will undertake approved concurrent coursework units to enhance their specific knowledge as it applies to their area of research. In fact, all students undertaking research in the area of exercise physiology will be required to successfully complete AHX6040 Laboratory Skills for Exercise Physiology.

All students are required to undertake, and successfully complete, an appropriate research design unit normally in the first semester of study.

Course Duration The standard duration of a Masters by Research varies according to an enrolling student's prior 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 equivalent research experience, the standard duration is eighteen months of full-time study or part-time equivalent.

• Mature: To qualify for admission to each course applicants must have attained, at an above average academic level, either a: Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Movement or an equivalent; or Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Management or equivalent; or Bachelor of Arts - Performance Studies or equivalent.