The degree of Master of Science in research requires a minimum of three academic sessions of full-time study and preparation of a written thesis. The length of a Masters research thesis normally should not exceed 75,000 words of text.

Once completed, the thesis is reviewed by 2 members of the Australian and International Scientific Academic community.

Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.

UNSW has an outstanding cohort of higher degree research students drawn from within Australia and internationally, and many of our graduates have become world leaders in their respective fields.
Our commitment to research-focused teaching and our close links with industry provide exceptional higher degree research opportunities.

An appropriate four-year bachelor’s degree with honours from UNSW; or A tertiary qualification at a level considered equivalent by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee.

IELTS: 6.5 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 90 overall (min. 23 in writing, 22 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 64 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 176 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 180 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of C+ and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.