Master of Research – (HC)
Master of Research – (HC)
The Master of Research (MRes) is an internationally recognised postgraduate research training degree that will make you competitive in achieving your future academic and career aspirations in the exciting world of research. This degree provides you with the experience and expert knowledge you need to confidently approach PhD studies and…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Research (MRes) is an internationally recognised postgraduate research training degree that will make you competitive in achieving your future academic and career aspirations in the exciting world of research.
This degree provides you with the experience and expert knowledge you need to confidently approach PhD studies and a research career.
Stage 1 of the program involves intensive program work where you will engage with your peers and academics in an interdisciplinary environment. The program work is designed to help you build your skills as a researcher, master the art of knowledge translation and develop a strong research proposal.
You will undertake core subjects including:
Researcher Development 1: Reading, Writing, and the Business of Research
Writing Beyond the Academy: Knowledge Translation and Public Audience Communication
Researcher Development 2: Proposing and Justifying Research
You will undertake these subjects as well as a range of electives within your discipline of choice to develop deep knowledge of both theory and research methods.
Stage 2 of the program involves completing your own research project under the supervision of an academic expert in your area of research. Your project will focus on the development of a 25,000-word thesis that will be externally examined.
Your career
As a Master of Research graduate, you can look forward to career opportunities in settings such as:
Market and consumer research
Policy analysis, research and development
Technology research and development
Public relations
University teaching or administration
REQUIREMENTS
An applicant to the degree of Masters (Honours) must either hold: A Bachelor degree, or An overseas degree from a recognised university or tertiary institution that is equivalent to an Bachelor degree, or Qualifications that are recognised as equivalent to those listed above.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 6.5 overall score (min 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL internet-based score of 82: Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13; Pearson Test of English Academic (PTE): 58 overall; No communication skills less than 50.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Western Sydney University is located in New South Wales and operates out of 13 accessible campuses across Sydney (Bankstown, Liverpool City, Campbelltown, Sydney City, Sydney Olympic Park, Parramatta, Parramatta City, Westmead, Penrith and Hawkesbury). The student body numbers more than 35,000. With a mix of modern high rise and heritage buildings, equipped with technology-enabled learning facilities, libraries, research facilities, and studios, the University covers a wide range of academic programs including the School of Business, School of Computer, Data and Mathematical Sciences, School of Education, School of Engineering, Design and Built Environment, School of Health Sciences, School of Humanities and Communication Arts, School of Law, School of Medicine, School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Psychology, School of Science, School of Social Sciences and the Graduate Research School.
