Master of Applied Research

Overview

Gain a solid foundation in research methods before undertaking a thesis related to health or sport. The Master of Applied Research is designed for bachelor graduates from any discipline.

When you undertake a Master of Applied Research at Victoria University, you'll study crucial topics to set you on the path to success, including research methods, ethics, project-design and disciplinary expertise relevant to your research. On passing the core units with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own research in a field of personal passion and interest that aligns with our focus areas.

Victoria University conducts highly-ranked research:

*We are world number 7 for sport science education (ShanghaiRankings).

*We are ranked above world-standard in sport and health fields (Excellence in Research for Australia).

Within the Institute for Health & Sport you can study towards a qualification in a range of disciplines, including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, business, nursing, food science, sport science, and social sciences.

Specialise in your area of passion and personal interest within our research programs, which incorporate:

*diversity and inclusion

*health, mental health and disease

*sport performance

*sport business

*policy.

Further opportunities exist to complete a Master of Research in our Institute for Sustainable Industries & Liveable Cities.

Learning Outcomes

The Master of Research at VU provides students with the opportunity to undertake and complete a research project under supervision at masters level (AQF 9). It will achieve this by providing students with a range of initial coursework units covering a) the nature and expectation of the research process and b) disciplinary specialisations where appropriate. The research progress will also be scaffolded by milestone requirements ensuring support throughout and quality and timely submission of the research.

AQF level 9 criteria: Graduates at this level will have specialised knowledge and skills for research, and/or professional practice and/or further learning:

Graduates of a Master of Research will achieve the following learning outcomes and be able to:

Knowledge

*Critically review a body of knowledge that includes the understanding of recent developments in one or more disciplines

*Demonstrate advanced knowledge of research principles and methods applicable to the field of work or learning

Skills

*Conceptually map and critically evaluate theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on its application to the chosen field

*Develop high level cognitive, technical and creative skills with which to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice

*Develop high level cognitive, technical and creative skills required to generate, evaluate and synthesise complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level

*Analyse, critique and implement cognitive and technical skills required to design, use and evaluate research and research methods

*Develop effective communication and technical skills required to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research results to specialist and non-specialist audiences

*Demonstrate expertise in the technical and communication skills required to design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes a contribution to knowledge

Course structure

To attain the Master of Applied Research, students will be required to complete the below mentioned components consisting of:

Required coursework units with a minimum of an average of 70% or have approved advanced standing for the unit(s)

A Research Thesis unit and have had their thesis classified as passed by the Dean, Graduate Research (or nominee)

Careers

A masters degree is increasingly important for a professional career. The Master of Applied Research will ensure you are prepared to enter the competitive job market.

This course could lead to a career as researcher or academic tutor, and prepare you for a senior role in a number of specialist fields.

You'll have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to your discipline:

*healthcare administration or management

*policy making and development

*public-sector research or writing

*sports manager or coach

*scientist.