Master of Education Research
at University of Tasmania

Hobart, Australia

Program Overview

Cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theory and its application.
Cognitive, technical and creative skills to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
Cognitive, technical and creative skills to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
Cognitive and technical skills to design, use and evaluate research and research methods.
Technical and communication skills to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge.

Course Content
A Master of Research is a course of supervised research and professional development conducted over 1-2 years (full-time) or 2-4 years (part-time), culminating in the examination of a thesis or creative equivalent, by at least two external examiners.

Master of Research Candidature is structured around a series of milestones:
- Draft Research Plan submitted at 3 months equivalent full time enrolment
- Confirmation of Candidature by 12 months equivalent full time enrolment
- Thesis or creative equivalent submission for examination no later than 24 months equivalent full time enrolment
- Master of Research Candidates are concurrently enrolled in a Graduate Certificate in Research designed to provide you with a range of training activities and career development opportunities that assist in developing high-level research, communication and management skills. The skills obtained will give you an edge with future employment opportunities.
The University also offers candidate opportunities to engage in research seminars, present at conferences and participate in skill development workshops.

The campus of study will vary depending on the location of the candidate, the supervisor and the research field.
Fees & Scholarships
Course cost based on a rate of $34,064 AUD per standard, full-time year of study (100 credit points).

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

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