Overview

Course Overview

The Master by Research (Offshore) provides you with the opportunity to study for a research masters, recognised within the Australian Qualification Framework, whilst remaining in your home country for a substantive part of the degree. The course is comprised of an independent research study and thesis, overseen by academic supervisors. This degree is limited to high-quality applicants wishing to pursue research in particular discipline areas. For fully offshore candidates, periods of short-term visitation in Australia will be required during this degree, and travel support is available to facilitate such visits. For candidates undertaking this course under a co-tutelle model, an extended period of study within Australia will be required, typically lasting at least six months or more.

Career Information

The Master by Research (Offshore) provides graduates with an internationally recognised degree through the Australian Qualifications Framework. Graduates will be able to secure professional roles in academia, research centres, institutes and institutions, or in broader business and industry.

Course Details
Duration 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time
Credit Points that Must be Earned No information available at this time
Number of Units Required CQUniversity uses the concept of credits to express the amount of study required for a particular course and individual units. The number of units varies between courses.
Expected Hours of Study Information not available
Course Type Research Award
Qualification (post nominal) MResearch
AQF Level Level 9: Masters Degree (Research)
Course Fees
Indicative Year - 2024
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $13,176
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $26,352
Indicative Year - 2023
  • Domestic Full Fee Paying – Indicative First Year Fee - $25,344
  • International Indicative First Term Fee - $12,672
  • International Indicative First Year Fee - $25,344

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable
Where and when can I start?

Domestic Availability

  • Research Second Half Year - 2023
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  • Term 3 - 2027
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    Adelaide Bundaberg Brisbane Cairns Distance Gladstone Melbourne Mackay Noosa Perth Rockhampton Sydney Townsville
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  • Research First Half Year - 2023
    Online

International Availability

  • Research Second Half Year - 2023
    Online
  • Term 3 - 2027
    Online
  • Term 2 - 2027
    Online
  • Term 1 - 2027
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  • Term 3 - 2026
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For any problems regarding admissions availability for the selected course please contact 13 CQUni (13 27 86) or send us an email at https://contactus.cqu.edu.au/
Entry Requirements - What do I need to start?
Academic Requirements

Entry into the Master by Research (Offshore) will require applicants to meet the admissions criteria outlined in the Research Higher Degrees (Offshore) Course Rules policy and procedure.

In addition, the applicant must meet the English language proficiency requirements. Please refer to our English Language Proficiency Requirements.

Assumed Knowledge

As per the Research Higher Degrees (Offshore) Course Rules policy and procedure.

Security Requirements
No information available at this time
Health Requirements
No information available at this time
Fees and Charges
Course Features

Awards and Accreditation

Interim Awards Not applicable
Exit Awards CL58 - Graduate Certificate in Research
Accreditation
  • Not applicable

Residential School Requirements

No Residential School for this course.

Practicum/Work Placement

Not applicable

Predicted Enrolments

Year Number of Students
First Year 3
Second year 5
Third Year 5
Inherent Requirements
Core Learning Outcomes
  • 1. Investigate, analyse, and synthesise scholarly literature and relevant theory to situate a research question within an existing body of knowledge
  • 2. Evaluate and apply research methods and methodologies to independently design and implement a research project in a chosen discipline area
  • 3. Apply advanced knowledge to relevant theory and concepts to draw appropriate conclusions about recent developments in a chosen discipline area
  • 4. Demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and independent judgment
  • 5. Plan and execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to the chosen discipline area(s)
  • 6. Communicate a coherent and sustained argument that could be understood by specialist and non-specialist audiences
  Course Learning Outcomes
Australian Qualifications Framework Descriptors 1 2 3 4 5 6
APPLICATION OF KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS Communicate, interact and collaborate with others effectively in culturally or linguistically diverse contexts in a culturally respectful manner
Course Requirements
Number of units: 0 Total credit points: 0

This is a research based course, where progress is monitored on a time and progress basis, rather than credit point accrual.

Students may have opportunities to undertake optional work integrated learning activities appropriate to their discipline area.

Please note, this is a time-based research higher degree. As per enrolment advice and Research Higher Degree course rules, all candidates are enrolled in a unit of study specific to their discipline for the duration of their candidature, but no credit points apply to this unit.  The course is comprised of research and thesis development activities as outlined in the course rules.

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