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RMIT boasts Australia's most extensive academic team specializing in geospatial sciences. Students have the opportunity to engage in diverse university, College, and School activities tailored to their individual requirements and preferences. This master's program offers both project-based and thesis-based completion options, with applicants advised to consult potential supervisors about submission formats before applying.
Earning this master's degree establishes a strong foundation for pursuing PhD studies or securing senior research-oriented leadership roles across government agencies, NGOs, and corporate sectors. The program's advanced skill development and specialized training significantly enhance career potential, creating pathways to prestigious positions and professional growth.
The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:
a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.
At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.
To study this program you will need to complete one of the following English proficiency tests:
IELTS (Academic): minimum overall band of 6.5 (with no individual band below 6.0)
TOEFL (Internet Based Test - IBT): minimum overall score of 79 (with minimum of 13 in Reading, 12 in Listening, 18 in Speaking and 21 in Writing)
Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE (A)): minimum score of 58 (with no communication band less than 50)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): minimum of 176 with no less than 169 in any component.