Gain a solid foundation in research methods before undertaking a thesis related to any of the disciplines within 'sustainable and liveable cities'. The Master of Applied Research is designed for bachelor graduates in any discipline.

When you undertake a Master of Applied Research at Victoria University, you'll study crucial topics to set you on the path to success, including research methods, ethics, project-design, and disciplinary expertise 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.

For your original thesis, you'll receive expert guidance from leading researchers within our 'Sustainable industries and liveable cities' research group.

In your chosen area of research – as diverse as arts, business, computer science, education, engineering, economics, science, law, and sociology – you'll address important contemporary issues such as:

• climate change
• cultural diversity, arts and social justice
• technology in future industries, education and related policy
• urban planning.

Further opportunities exist to complete a Masters of Research in the Institute for Health & Sport.

To attain the Master of Applied Research, students will be required to complete the below mentioned components consisting of:

• Required coursework units with a minimum average of 70% or have approved advanced standing for the unit(s)
• A Research Thesis unit and have had their thesis classified as passed by the Dean, Graduate Research (or nominee)

A masters degree is increasingly important for a professional career. The Master of Applied Research will ensure you are prepared to enter the competitive job market.

This course could lead to a career as researcher or academic tutor, and prepare you for a senior role in a number of specialist fields.

You'll have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to your discipline:

• education in schools or other settings
• policy making and development
• public-sector research or writing
• programmer or IT specialist
• scientist.

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year.

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.