Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Research Practice - URPC-RBM8001 in Footscray Australia | Victoria University
Victoria University
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Footscray Australia
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Qualification
Masters Degree (Research)
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AUD
40,400
(c. USD28,490.08)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
12 months
Earn a master's degree that makes an impact on industry or community development – in just one year. Victoria University's Master of Research Practice honors your previous qualifications, enabling faster graduation by recognizing your honors (or equivalent) degree.
This streamlined program requires only two core units in research ethics and project design, letting you dive straight into your thesis and complete your studies more quickly. It's one of several tailored master's programs designed for graduates with diverse academic backgrounds.
Program highlights
VU's innovative Master of Research Practice empowers students to conduct and finalize a supervised research project at the master's level (AQF 9). The curriculum begins with 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 and timely completion.
Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:
Exhibit in-depth knowledge of core principles and contemporary discussions surrounding research ethics and integrity;
Understand applicable national guidelines and institutional policies affecting research conduct across various settings;
Recognize 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; 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