Program Overview
The Master of Research at the University of Tasmania is an advanced study program that equips individuals with the knowledge and skills to conduct independent research and advance their expertise in their chosen discipline. Graduates develop transferable skills and attributes for diverse roles in industry, government, and academia, and demonstrate academic leadership, creativity, and innovation in their research. This internationally recognized degree prepares graduates for careers that require advanced research abilities and critical evaluation skills.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Master of Research qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for research and scholarships and as a pathway for further research. A research degree is an advanced study program that gives you an opportunity to deeply explore a topic of your choice and the expertise of their supervisors. To find an expert in your field of interest, see the Web Access Research Portal (WARP) site. Research degree candidates are driven by naturally inquiring minds, and have a passion to solve problems and advance humanity. A research degree allows you to conduct your own, unique research, and produce new knowledge and expertise that is innovative, relevant, and enlightened. Research degrees equip graduates with the transferable skills and attributes necessary for challenging and diverse roles in industry, government and business, as well as in research and academic organisations. At the University of Tasmania, a research degree is a true mark of endeavour, providing you with the training and skills necessary for a career in academia and beyond. To apply, refer to Research Degrees | How to Apply.
Course Objectives:
- Enables individuals to expand their breadth of knowledge and expertise in their chosen discipline.
- Provides candidates with advanced skills to carry out independent and sustained research.
- Candidates will be able to demonstrate specialist knowledge in the area of their research, present the results of their research in a publishable quality and demonstrate an understanding of, and commitment to, research ethics and codes of practice.
- At the University of Tasmania candidates are encouraged to demonstrate academic leadership, increasing independence, creativity and innovation in their research and encouraged in the acquisition of a wide range of advanced and transferable skills.
- Graduates will fulfil the skill requirements in the Australian Qualification Framework for this degree and the University of Tasmania expects all graduates of a Master of Research to meet its Generic Attributes (see Learning Outcomes).
Careers:
- Masters by research degrees are internationally recognised research degrees.