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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 honours (or equivalent) degree.
This streamlined master's program requires just two core units focused on 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 outcomes
VU's innovative Master of Research Practice empowers 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 to ensure high-quality, timely research submission.
Upon completing this program, graduates will be able to:
Exhibit deep comprehension of core principles and contemporary discussions surrounding research ethics and integrity;
Understand applicable national guidelines and institutional policies governing research conduct across various environments;
Recognize crucial ethical considerations specific to their research field;
Evaluate potential solutions to ethical challenges that may emerge in their area of study;
Articulate and justify ethical positions relevant to their research practice and project design; and
Enhance advanced academic communication skills in both written and verbal formats.