Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Research Practice - URPC-RBT8001 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. USD28,308.12)
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 credits your prior honours qualification, enabling faster graduation.
Building on your honours (or equivalent) degree, this master's program focuses on just two core units: research ethics and project design, so you can 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.
Program outcomes
VU's innovative Master of Research Practice enables students 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, ensuring high-quality research submission within designated timelines.
Upon completing this program, 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 critical ethical considerations specific to their research field;
Evaluate and select appropriate methods to address potential ethical challenges in their research area;
Articulate and justify ethical positions relevant to their research practice and 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