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Master of Research
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Scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
Research Training Program
Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens are offered a Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship which offsets the requirement to pay a contribution toward the cost of their research courses if UWA provides them with a Research Training Program (RTP) place.
This Tuition Fee Offset Scholarship is applied for up a maximum of four years full-time equivalent study for the Doctor of Philosophy. The RTP is a performance-based funding scheme administered by the Australian Government Department of Education.
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Fees are subject to annual indexation.
Scholarships
Postgraduate scholarships support UWA's position as one of Australia's leading research-intensive universities and the premier research institution in WA.
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Admission requirements
If you’re interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate degree, find out the admission details below.
Admission Requirements
Master of Research Admissions
To be admitted to the Master of Research (MRes), a student must have:
- Completed the requirements of an end-on Honours degree at this University or another Australian tertiary institution recognised by the Board of the Graduate Research School with a weighted average mark of at least 70%, but not had the degree conferred. The Master of Research is not directly available for students undertaking the Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) at UWA. Students in the Bachelor of Philosophy (Hons) interested in the MRes should consult the BPhil Coordinator.
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the University’s English language requirements to be eligible for a place.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Available
- Full-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- Full-time students are expected to spend at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year. Part-time students are expected to spend at least 15 hours per week on their research throughout the year.
- Postgraduate
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