Master of Transdisciplinary Innovation (Research)

Program Overview

This postgraduate research degree offers students the opportunity to develop their research skills, deepen their knowledge in a chosen field, and conduct original research under the guidance of supervisors and collaborators. The program provides a foundation for PhD studies or research careers, equipping graduates with specialized knowledge and skills for professional advancement or further learning.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This postgraduate research degree provides an opportunity for graduates to develop their research skills, deepen their knowledge in a selected area of study, and undertake some original, independent research. Students are supported throughout the degree by a supervisor(s) and a panel of academic and industry collaborators. The degree provides students with the experience and expert knowledge needed to confidently approach PhD studies or a research career in a chosen field.

Outline:

This program is structured around a thesis that candidates complete under the supervision of appropriate academic staff members. Candidates may also be required to undertake some coursework in research methods and/or theoretical knowledge in the core fields of study. During their candidature, students' progress is monitored via assessments and regular progress reports.

Careers:

Career options vary, but all graduates have the specialized knowledge and skills for enhancing their contribution to professional practice and/or further learning. The skills developed allow graduates to expand their career options and transition into more senior roles, particularly those with a research focus. There is also a clear path from this degree towards doctoral studies.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Domestic Students (FT)

• The majority of domestic students who are offered entry to a graduate research degree will have the cost of their tuition fees covered by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship.
• If you are granted an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship you are not required to pay tuition fees for up to the maximum period of time allowable to complete your study.
• Recipients of an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship should however still expect to pay the ongoing costs of being part of an academic environment and conducting research.
• In addition to ongoing costs, you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
• Scholarships
• In addition, research scholarships up to the value of $40,000 are available to support living expenses for domestic students to study master's by research and doctoral programs at UTS.
• Tuition fee calculations
• Tuition fees and RTP Fee Offset Scholarship amounts are incurred pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
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International Students (FT)

• Tuition fees for international students vary between courses and range from A$19,840 to A$34,080 per year.
• Tuition fees for postgraduate research degrees are charged pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.
• Tuition fees for international postgraduate research students can be found using fees search.
• Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase.
• Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only.
• UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
• For this course, the cost per session for 2024 is $20090.
• The expected number of sessions are 4.
• All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:
• Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.
• Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid for
• In addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
• Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.
• UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage
• For further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' tuition fees information page.