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Curtin University

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Master of Research (Agriculture)

  • Masters (Research)

This research course develops a strong critical and problem solving approach to professional practice in the natural and physical sciences. It prepares experts to plan, analyse, evaluate, and communicate sophisticated research outcomes, with a focus on real-world problem-solving and industry-driven research.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
1 - 2 years full-time
Course Code
MR-AGRIC, 100022
Study Mode
In person
Intake Months
Jan, Jul
International Fees
$40,740 per year / $81,480 total

About this course

Overview

This research course develops a strong critical and problem solving approach to professional practice in the natural and physical sciences. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to plan, analyse, evaluate, conduct and communicate the outcomes of sophisticated research and development problems.

Why research at Curtin

Curtin is widely recognised for applied research firmly focused on solving real-world problems. Underpinning our research endeavours are strong partnerships with industry, business and government, which result in outcomes that greatly benefit the broader community locally, nationally and globally. Our international reputation for being a strong partner in industry-driven research ensures our graduates enjoy outstanding opportunities to become innovators in their fields.

What you'll learn
  • demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application
  • investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
  • generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
  • design, use and evaluate research and research methods
  • communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research community
  • design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge

Entry requirements

Admission criteria

What you need in order to get into this course. There are different pathway options depending on your level of work and education experience.

Specifically, applicants for the Masters must have qualified for a Bachelor honours degree (first or second class) or an equivalent qualification from a recognised tertiary educational institution. Applicants who have qualified for a Bachelor Honours (first or second class) will be eligible to enter the Master of Research degree; on entry they do not take our their Honours qualification but elect to continue into the Master degree. Honours remains an exit award for the Master degree.

English requirements

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. Specific English requirements for this course are outlined in the IELTS table below.

IELTS Academic (International English Language Testing System)

  • Writing: 6.0
  • Speaking: 6.0
  • Reading: 6.0
  • Listening: 6.0
  • Overall band score: 6.5

What you will learn

  • demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application
  • investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice
  • generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level
  • design, use and evaluate research and research methods
  • communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research community
  • design, evaluate, implement, analyse, theorise and disseminate research that makes an original contribution to knowledge

Credit for prior study or work

Finish your course sooner with credit for your previous study or work experience.

How to apply

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