Sydney,
NSW,
Australia
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Master of Research Practice - URPC-VQT8003 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 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 finish sooner. 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 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 when applicable. Structured milestones provide ongoing support, ensuring high-quality research submissions within designated timelines.
Upon completing this program, graduates will be able to:
Show advanced comprehension of core principles and contemporary discussions regarding 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 and ethical challenges within their discipline;
Articulate and justify ethical positions pertaining to their research practice and project design; and
Enhance advanced academic communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
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