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Bachelor of Research StudiesApproved Abbreviation: BResSt
Western Sydney University Course Code: 8083.2
AQF Level: 8
Course Status: CURRENT
This version of the course is available to new and continuing students.
Students should follow the course structure for the course version relevant to the year they commenced. This version applies to students whose commencement year for this course is 2H 2017 or later.
Units may be revised or replaced to ensure students are provided with up to date curriculum throughout their studies, and this may result in a new course version. Refer to the Check My Course Progress page in MySR for the most up to date information for your course.
For Commencement Year 2H 2015 - 1H 2017 - please refer to 8083.1 Bachelor of Research Studies
The Master of Research is an internationally recognised qualification which will allow students to be globally mobile in advancing their research education, employment opportunities and pathways to further study. It is designed to increase students’ preparedness for PhD studies and ultimately for research-orientated careers.
The first year is comprised of advanced Bachelor level studies exposing students to comprehensive research methodology and advanced disciplinary coursework. Students will develop a research proposal, improve their academic literacy skills and engage with issues associated with research ethics and integrity. In the second year students will undertake a supervised year of higher degree research and produce a Masters thesis. The second year also includes a series of workshops and seminars designed to enhance students’ research and professional capabilities.
For domestic students, this program attracts Australian Government funding, packaged as a Bachelor of Research Studies/Master of Research to meet regulations.
In Year 1, domestic students are enrolled in the Bachelor of Research Studies as a Commonwealth supported student and are liable for student contribution amounts which can be deferred through the HECS-HELP scheme if they are eligible. In Year 2, domestic students are enrolled in the Master of Research.
Further information about the Master of Research can be found on the Future Students Research Studies pages.
Master of Research
Study Mode
Two years full-time or four years part-time
Course Advice
Prospective students should use the links at the top of the page for general enquiries about this course.Location
| Campus | Attendance | Mode | Course Advice | | Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Full Time | Internal |
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| Parramatta Campus - Victoria Road | Part Time | Internal |
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Admission
Admission is determined by the following criteria being met
- A Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s degree;
- Achievement of a threshold Admission Average Mark (AAM) equal to or above the minimum of 65;
- Demonstrated professional experience in a related discipline to be considered at the discretion of the Dean, Graduate Studies for applicants whose most recent qualification is 5+ years old and
- A statement that outlines a tentative research area.
Additionally for International students an English proficiency requirement of IELTS 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each band) or equivalent.
Overseas qualifications must be deemed by the Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR) to be equivalent to Australian qualifications in order to be considered by UAC and the University.
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Course Structure
Year 1 of this course will also be studied by International students enrolled in 8084 Master of Research (High Cost) and 8085 Master of Research (Low Cost).
After completion of Year 1, domestic students will be transferred to either 8084 Master of Research (High Cost) or 8085 Master of Research (Low Cost), depending on their research discipline area.
Qualification for the award of Master of Research requires the successful completion of 160 credit points. All students will complete 80 credit points of coursework units and 80 credit points of higher degree by research.
All students must enrol in and complete the 30 credit points of prescribed Core units.
Core units
| 800166.1 | Research Design 1: Theories of Enquiry |
| 800169.1 | Research Design 2: Practices of Research |
Students must also complete
- 50 credit points of specialisation units. Students will choose 40 credit points of discipline-specific units from within their specialisation and are encouraged to choose 10 credit points from the other specialisation, however this is not mandatory. Students are required to complete 50 credit points of specialisation units in total. The two specialisation discipline areas are Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) and Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), as shown below.
- 80 credit points of higher degree research.
Students may exit with the Bachelor of Research Studies (exit only) after Year 1 and the successful completion of 80 credit points, with advanced standing of 160 credit points from their previous undergraduate qualification being granted.
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Specialisation
Please note: units will be offered subject to demand and availability
Graduate Research School
| 800176.2 | Internship and Community Engagement (PG) |
| 800213.1 | Fieldwork in Complex and Hostile Places |
Humanities and Communication Arts
| 102298.1 | The Cutting Edge: Advanced Studies in Humanities and Communication Arts |
| 102342.1 | In the Realms of the Sensory: Ecologies of Word, Sound and Image |
| 102582.1 | Philosophy of History and Politics |
| 102584.1 | The Image of Thought: Art, Film and Philosophy |
| 102426.1 | Digital Humanities Research Methods (PG) |
Creative Writing
| 102220.1 | Applied Methods in Literary Studies and Creative Writing |
| 102222.1 | Applied Practice in Literary Studies and Creative Writing |
Convergent Media
Continental Philosophy
| 102383.1 | Topics in the History of Philosophy |
Creative Arts
| 102375.1 | Research Methods in the Creative Arts |
Linquistics and TESOL
| 101854.1 | Language and Linguistics Research Methods |
| 102325.1 | Advanced Academic English Skills |
| 100919.2 | Investigating Second Language Acquisition |
Social Sciences and Psychology
| 102253.1 | Digital Social Research in Action |
| 102194.2 | Social Research in the Digital World |
| 102176.1 | Theories of Difference and Diversity |
| 102180.2 | Translation from Theory and Research to Policy |
Urban Studies
| 101315.3 | Financing Cities in the Global Economy |
| 101633.2 | Managing Cities: History and Theory |
| 101634.2 | Planning and Environmental Regulation |
Development, Security and Sustainability
| 101895.1 | Political Economy of Development |
Criminology
| 102200.1 | Global Criminology and Human Rights |
| 102199.1 | Violence, Culture and Criminal Justice |
Religion and Society
| 102201.1 | Contemporary Theories of Religion and Society |
| 102202.1 | Religion and Law in Contemporary Public Discourse |
Humanitarian and Development Studies
| 102576.1 | Global Health, Migration and Development |
| 102577.1 | Humanitarian and Development Agendas and Progress |
| 102574.1 | Public Health in Complex Emergencies (Advanced) |
| 102575.1 | Emergency and Disaster Management |
Institute for Culture and Society
| 800216.1 | Researching Post-Capitalist Possibilities (PhD Summer School) |
Education
Please be advised that the majority of units offered by the School of Education commence before the beginning of regular (Autumn/Spring) commencement dates. Please ensure you contact the unit coordinator before enrolling.
| 102165.1 | At the cultural interface - learning two ways |
| 102160.1 | Education Policy, Practice and Global Knowledge Co-construction |
| 100701.1 | Leadership, Mentoring and Professional Growth |
| 102158.1 | Learning and Teaching in Challenging Contexts |
| 102168.1 | Principles and Practices of Evaluation |
Business
Business students are required to undertake 30 credit points of research training specialisation electives
| 200897.1 | Advanced Analysis and Interpretation |
Business students may then select up to 20 credit points of specialisation elective units
| 200401.4 | Accounting Theory and Applications |
| 200828.1 | Diversity, Labour Markets and Workforce Planning |
| 200848.3 | Governance, Ethics and Social Entrepreneurship |
| 200719.2 | Industrial Relations and Workplace Change |
| 200852.2 | Innovation, Creativity and Foresight |
| 200845.2 | Innovation Through Digital Technology |
| 51212.3 | Security Analysis and Portfolio Theory |
Law
| 200907.3 | International Environmental Law and Policy |
| 200948.1 | International Banking and Finance Law |
| 200949.1 | International Climate Change Law |
| 200953.1 | Human Rights in Practice and Theory |
| 200951.1 | International Law of Ocean Governance |
| 200962.2 | International Criminal Law and Justice |
| 200963.1 | International Space Law - Commercial Aspects |
Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM) Specialisation
Please note: units will be offered subject to demand and availability
Computing, Engineering and Mathematics
| 301196.1 | Advanced Topics in Artificial Intelligence |
| 301236.1 | Advanced Topics in Cybersecurity |
| 301023.1 | Advanced Computational Fluid Dynamics |
| 301022.1 | Advanced Computer Aided Engineering |
| 300601.3 | Advanced Electrical Machines and Drives |
| 300604.3 | Advanced Geotechnical Engineering |
| 301177.1 | Mathematical Proof and Reasoning |
| 301024.1 | Advanced Numerical Methods in Engineering |
| 301026.1 | Advanced Smart Grids and Distributed Generation |
| 301002.1 | Specialised Software Applications |
| 301021.1 | Advanced Thermal and Fluid Engineering |
| 301016.1 | Advanced Water and Wastewater Treatment |
| 300515.4 | Instrumentation and Measurement (PG) |
| 301176.1 | Advanced Mathematical Investigations |
| 300197.3 | Power System Planning and Economics |
| 300939.2 | Sustainability and Risk Engineering (PG) |
| 301012.1 | Water Resources Systems Analysis |
MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development
| 800173.1 | Cognitive Science: Research and Application |
| 800171.1 | Learning and Processing Human Language |
Hawkesbury Institute for the Environment
| 800186.1 | Emerging Technologies for Biological Science |
| 800195.1 | Researching our Changing Environment |
Nursing and Midwifery
| 400220.2 | Contemporary Professional Practice in Mental Health Nursing |
| 400777.3 | Leadership for Quality and Safety in Health Care |
| 400238.3 | Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care Provision |
Science and Health
| 401291.1 | Advanced Sport and Exercise Science |
| 401266.1 | Experimental Design and Analysis PG A |
| 401267.1 | Experimental Design and Analysis PG B |
| 401203.1 | Applications of Magnetic Resonance from Cancer to Neuroanatomy |
Medicine
| 401176.1 | Statistical Methods in Epidemiology |
| 401179.1 | Data Management and Programming for Epidemiology |
| 401174.1 | Epidemiology of Non-Communicable Diseases |
| 401173.1 | Introduction to Clinical Epidemiology |
Translational Health Research Institute (THRI)
| 800215.1 | Applied research with marginalised populations and sensitive health topics |
Equivalent Specialisation Units
The Specialisation units listed below count towards completion of this course for students who passed these units in 2017 or earlier.
401162 - Experimental Design and Analysis (PG)
401164 - Transferable Research Skills
102336 - Functional Grammar