Masters by Research candidates undertake a program of research, under the direction of two or more supervisors. The candidates then communicate the results of this research in a thesis or another approved format. To facilitate their research and their career, candidates also need to complete additional training and other activities in line with the HDR Policy
Estimated FeeAUD 16,852.40 per Semester
Duration2 Year
English Score
IELTS (6.5) , PTE (58)
Next Intake
02 Mar 2026
Application Fee
AUD0.00
Real Career Pathways
Work as an Urban Planner, Policy Officer, or Community Consultant.
Hands-on Training
Get practical skills with real urban design scenarios.
Industry Aligned
Accredited and taught by experts in sustainable city development.
To enrol in this course, you’ll need to meet one of the following academic requirements.
If you’re unsure, a course advisor can help you assess your eligibility.
To be eligible, you must have completed:
the equivalent of half a semester of research activity at a postgraduate level; and
comparable levels of research, such as scholarly publications.
You must also plan to conduct research that is compatible with the research priorities and resources of this University. When you apply, you must submit a research proposal, comprising 500 to 1000 words.
The research priorities of this University tend to revolve around:
tropical, regional, and remote health - including nursing, midwifery, and allied health;
environmental studies;
energy, resources, and engineering;
social and public policy in Northern Australia and the region;
community resilience;
cybersecurity and IT;
business and law; and
education.
IELTSOverall 6.5, listening min. 6, Reading min. 6, Writing min. 6, Speaking min. 6
PTE58
Career Outcomes
Analyst
Research Assistant
Coordinator
Consultant
Academic Researcher
Locations
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10 Grevillea Drive
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