You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.
If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.
To complete this degree students must complete 24 units. Most courses (similar to ‘subjects’) are valued at 1 unit. To study full-time you would usually complete 4 units per semester.
| Courses to be studied | Units |
|---|---|
| Specialisation courses | 4 |
| Research coursework | 2 |
| Research dissertation | 18 |
| Total | 24 |
Refer to the USQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.
Your actual fees may vary depending on the courses you select. We review our fees annually so these may be subject to change.
Approximate annual costs1 for your first year of study (8 units) in this degree are:
| Study Mode | Cost |
|---|---|
|
Domestic full fee paying
You are responsible for the full cost of your course and are charged a tuition fee. |
AUD 23920 |
1 These are indicative annual fees for 2021.
All Australian citizens, Australian permanent residents, and New Zealand citizens commencing a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) degree will have their tuition fees paid by the Australian Commonwealth Government under the Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset scheme. The RTP Fees Offset scheme covers program fees for an HDR student up to a maximum period of four years for full-time study or up to eight years part-time study for a Doctoral degree, and up to a maximum period of two years for full-time or four years part-time for a Masters by Research degree.
As part of the enrolment process, students are required to submit proof of citizenship or permanent residency status and transcripts of all previous academic study. This documentation enables the University of Southern Queensland to determine eligibility for an RTP Fees Offset place.
Students eligible for an RTP Fees Offset place are those who:
If a student's RTP Fees Offset entitlement expires before completion of the degree, the student will be required to pay full tuition fees, or if meeting the eligibility criteria be able to apply for a FEE-Help loan.
At USQ, we offer a range of scholarships to support your success at university. Find a scholarship that works for you.
Complete your online application directly to USQ.
Applications may be submitted at any time, but it is ideal to allow a minimum of 25 working days between when you submit your application and the start of your requested semester.
Semester start dates are:
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