Overview

The Master of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (Research) at Swinburne University of Technology offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice, with the aim of submitting a major thesis of 20,000 words.

Candidates develop a range of skills, including independent thinking, project management, data analysis and critical thinking, as well as refined communication skills.

The program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation for those looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research.

Aims and objectives

Upon successful completion of the Master of Research graduates will be able to:

Demonstrate skills to investigate, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate current theory and knowledge in one or more disciplines
Demonstrate an advanced knowledge of research principles and methods and ability to apply appropriate methods to answer a research question
Demonstrate ability to design and conduct a coherent, independent research project and successfully execute it in a timely and self-directed manner
Demonstrate communication and technical skills through the presentation of a coherent and sustained argument in both verbal and written forms
Design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge
Work independently and ethically.

Programme Structure

The Master of Research offers students the opportunity to undertake supervised research in the related discipline of their choice. Candidates develop a range of skills, including independent thinking, project management, data analysis and critical thinking, as well as refined communication skills.

The program fosters the development of independent research skills, making it ideal preparation for those looking to undertake further research through a PhD program and/or pursue a career in research.
A Master of Research candidate will undertake supervised research with the aim of completing a major thesis that demonstrates mastery of inquiry in a field of a discipline or profession.

Seven core units of study (112.5 credit points)
One minor thesis of 20,000 words

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-12-27 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

International: It is strongly advised that they consider applying at least three months in advance of their intake’s start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

112 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Sociology Liberal Arts View 26 other Masters in Sociology in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code 094718F

To be eligible for admission into the Master of Research, an applicant must have successfully completed an undergraduate degree issued from a university approved by Swinburne. Applicants must have achieved an average of 65% across all units in the final year of their degree.

International applicants must provide evidence of one of the following:

minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or an equivalent no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
satisfactory completion of Swinburne’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP 5 Advanced level) with overall 70%, all skills 65%
successful completion of a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.

Tuition Fee

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International

34600 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 34600 AUD per year during 24 months.

Domestic: The course you’ve applied for must be offering government-subsidised places

Living costs for Melbourne

1501 - 2659 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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