Master of Research (Psychology)
Master of Research (Psychology)
This research course develops a strong critical and problem solving approach to professional practice in Psychology. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to plan, analyse, evaluate, conduct and communicate the outcomes of sophisticated research and development problems. Why research at Curtin Curtin is widely…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
This research course develops a strong critical and problem solving approach to professional practice in Psychology. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to plan, analyse, evaluate, conduct and communicate the outcomes of sophisticated research and development problems.
Why research at Curtin
Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally. Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.
What you’ll learn
Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application.
Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
Design, use and evaluate research and research methods.
Communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research community.
Design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge.
REQUIREMENTS
What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.
This course is only available to current Bachelor of Psychology (Honours) students at Curtin. Only applicants who achieve a final Honours grade of 2A or above are eligible.
IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)
Writing – 6.5, Speaking – 6.5, Reading- 6.5, Listening -6.5; Overall band score – 6.5
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Curtin University is Western Australia’s largest and most culturally diverse university with Australia’s third largest international student population. Around 60,000 students from more than 130 countries study a Curtin degree, at locations including Perth, Margaret River, Kalgoorlie, Sydney, Malaysia and Singapore. Our cultural diversity adds a rich and valuable dimension to the campus atmosphere, preparing all graduates to live and work effectively in an increasingly global environment. We offer a range of industry-aligned undergraduate and postgraduate courses in business, humanities, health, engineering and related sciences. We also have a long-standing focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander education and culture, supported by our Centre for Aboriginal Studies.Curtin is widely recognised for its practical research that is focused on solving timely, real-world problems. In recent years our research activity has grown significantly, driving our rapid rise up the international university rankings.As a university that never settles, we will continue to develop existing partnerships and establish new ones in areas relevant to our research and teaching.
