Master of Research
Master of Research
Complete a Master of Research in 18 months, in the areas of health and sport. This program is tailored to graduates with a related bachelor degree, or an honours degree in a different discipline. During your Master of Research at Victoria University, your study will be individualised according to your…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Complete a Master of Research in 18 months, in the areas of health and sport. This program is tailored to graduates with a related bachelor degree, or an honours degree in a different discipline.
During your Master of Research at Victoria University, your study will be individualised according to your academic background. You’ll gain crucial skills in research ethics and project design. Then you’ll either study further research methods, or a disciplinary component relevant to your research. On passing the units with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own research in a field of personal passion and interest.
Victoria University conducts highly-ranked research:
We are world number 9 for sport science education (Shanghai Rankings(external link)).
We are ranked above world-standard in sport and health fields (Excellence in Research for Australia).
Within the Institute for Health & Sport you can study towards a qualification in a range of disciplines, including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, business, nursing, food science, sport science, and social sciences.
Specialise in your area of passion and personal interest within our research programs, which incorporate:
diversity and inclusion
health, mental health and disease
sport performance
sport business
policy.
REQUIREMENTS
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year.
OR
Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours degree (or equivalent) in a different 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
– other documented proof of English proficiency equivalent to the above.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Victoria University (VU) is an educational provider offering internationally-recognised, world-class qualifications in Melbourne and Sydney – two of the world’s most liveable cities. Its industry-focused courses cover a diverse range of subject areas and many are offered as pathways across multiple levels of education. Students can also choose to study foundation studies and English language courses through its highly-ranked English language centre. Ranking in the top 2% of universities worldwide (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021), VU has more than 100 years of experience and over 4,000 partnerships and connections with industry.
