Master of Research

CQUniversity's Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis, which makes a contribution to knowledge. The Master of Research is a course of supervised research and study leading to the submission of a thesis which makes a contribution to knowledge. The course is governed by the Course Rules for the Degree of Master of Research which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of the thesis. A higher degree by research is usually required for an academic career or a professional career in research. In addition, many discipline-specific employers recognise the skills developed through research degree are applicable in the workplace.

An applicant may be considered for admission to candidature for the degree of Masters of Research if the person holds: a) an honours degree from CQUniversity or any other approved institution in a relevant discipline b) a three-year undergraduate degree and a graduate diploma at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline c) a three-year undergraduate degree at a high level of academic performance in a relevant discipline, plus a minimum of one year's relevant work experience d) a three-year or four-year undergraduate degree with a credit level Grade Point Average (GPA) preferably in a relevant discipline e) completion of the CQUniversity Graduate Certificate in Research with an average of distinction level of achievement, or f) alternative qualification/s and/or experience deemed by RHDC to be of equivalent scope and standard to those listed above.