Program Overview

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University Program Information

The University of South Australia (UniSA) offers a range of programs for students.

Study Areas

The university is divided into several study areas, including:

• Business
  • Accounting and Finance
  • Business
  • Management and HRM
  • Marketing
  • Property
  • Tourism, Sports and Events
• Creative
  • Architecture
  • Communication
  • Contemporary Art
  • Creative Industries
  • Design
  • Film, Television and Visual Effects
  • Journalism
  • Urban and Regional Planning
• Health
  • Biomedical Science
  • Health Science
  • Human Movement, Sport, Clinical Exercise
  • Physiology
  • Laboratory Medicine
  • Medical Radiation Science
  • Nursing or Midwifery
  • Nutrition and Food Sciences
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Pharmacy
  • Physiotherapy
  • Podiatry
  • Speech Pathology
• Law & Criminal Justice
• Psychology, Social Work & Arts
  • Aboriginal and Australian Studies
  • Arts
  • Human Services
  • Languages
  • Psychology
  • Social Work
• STEM
  • Aviation
  • Construction Management
  • Defence
  • Engineering
  • Environmental Science
  • Information Technology
  • Mathematics
  • Science
• Teaching & Education

Postgraduate Study

The university offers various postgraduate study options, including:

• Masters Research Project
• Research degrees
• Executive Education

Masters Research Project

Course Information

• Course Level: Postgraduate
• Course ID: CIVE 5092
• Unit Value: 9
• Course Owner: UniSA STEM

Course Aim

The Masters Research Project aims to develop the skills necessary to execute extensive research in a topic relevant to the chosen program of study.

Course Content

This course involves the planning and execution of a research topic relevant to a student's program, culminating in the completion of an 8000-word research thesis (or equivalent body of work).

Prerequisite(s)

• Common to all relevant programs: ENGG 5020 Masters Research Theory and Practice
• An equivalent Research Methods course will be considered as a prerequisite for students unable to complete Masters Research Theory and Practice prior to commencing the research project.

Teaching Method

• Directed Study: The course is undertaken through ongoing meetings with the project supervisor and independent research work.
• Seminar: 1 hour x 2 weeks

Assessment

• Presentation
• Research proposal
• Thesis

Fees

• EFTSL*: 0.250
• Commonwealth Supported program (Band 2)
• Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
• Non-award enrolment

Research

The university offers various research opportunities, including:

• Research Degrees
• Research Expertise
• Research studies & volunteers
• Research experts
• Industry & collaboration

Degrees this Course is Offered In

• Master of Engineering (Civil and Infrastructure)
• Master of Engineering (Cyber Engineering and Telecommunications)
• Master of Engineering (Electrical Power)
• Master of Engineering (Engineering Management)
• Master of Engineering (Water Resources Management)
• Master of Environmental Science