Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Research Practice - URPC-RBF8001 in Werribee Australia | Victoria University
Victoria University
|
Werribee 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 in industry or community development – completed in just one year. Victoria University's Master of Research Practice credits your prior honours qualification, 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 finish your degree quicker. 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 complete 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. Structured milestones provide ongoing support, ensuring high-quality research submissions within designated timelines.
Upon completing this program, graduates will be able to:
Show advanced knowledge of core principles and contemporary discussions in research ethics and integrity;
Understand applicable national guidelines and institutional policies affecting research conduct across various settings;
Recognize crucial ethical considerations specific to their research field;
Evaluate and address potential ethical challenges in their area of study;
Articulate and justify ethical positions relevant to their research project design; and
Enhance advanced academic writing and presentation skills.
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