Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Research Practice in Footscray Australia | Victoria University
Victoria University
|
Footscray Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,400
(c. USD28,494.12)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Earn a master's degree that makes an impact on industry or community progress – in just one year. Victoria University's Master of Research Practice gives credit for prior honours qualifications, enabling faster graduation.
Building on your honours (or equivalent) degree, this master's program requires just two core units in research ethics and project design, letting you start your thesis earlier and complete your studies more quickly. It's one of several specialized master's programs designed for graduates with diverse academic backgrounds.
VU's innovative Master of Research Practice offers students the chance to conduct and finalize a supervised research project at master's level (AQF 9). The program achieves this through introductory coursework units that explore a) research process fundamentals and expectations, and b) relevant disciplinary specializations when applicable. Structured milestones provide ongoing support to ensure high-quality research submissions within designated timelines.
Upon successfully completing this program, graduates will be able to:
Show advanced comprehension of core principles and contemporary discussions surrounding research ethics and integrity;
Exhibit knowledge of applicable national guidelines and institutional policies affecting research conduct across various settings;
Recognize crucial ethical considerations relevant to their specific research field;
Evaluate potential solutions to research integrity challenges that may emerge in their area of study; and
Articulate and justify ethical positions regarding their own research practice and project design.
Enhance capabilities in sophisticated academic writing and presentation
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent).
OR
Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in the same discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent).
PLUS
Demonstrate English competency sufficient for study at masters level by providing evidence of one or more of the following,
Completion of one or more degrees with English as the language of instruction and assessment, undertaken in a predominantly English-speaking context (within the last two years), IELTS (or equivalent) overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking), a score of not less than 92 with no section score less than 22 in the internet-based Teaching of English Foreign Language (TOEFL) test, or English proficiency equivalent
Tuition
AUD
40,400