Master of Applied Science Federation University Australia

This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.

A minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an eternally examined thesis of approximately 40,000 words.

Graduates greatly improve their chances of gaining senior-level research positions with environmental and natural resource management agencies.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission as a Candidate for a Masters by research degree a person must:

• Bachelor degree and subsequent additional honours degree (first or second class) which includes a dissertation demonstrating the ability to undertake reasearch at a Masters level; OR Honours equivalence, such as a combination of professional, qualification and research experience, including Masters by coursework.

• hold qualifications and/or have demonstrated skills, experience, research, or publications that are assessed as being at least equivalent to the qualifications above.

• Overall academic IELTS of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent.

Applicants who do not meet the requirements will be required to undertake an additional programme of study equivalent to a fourth year of advanced undergraduate study and research in the relevant field.