Course overview
The Masters by research degree requires you to deepen your knowledge of your discipline area and develop advanced skills in the conduct of independent and sustained research. As a Masters by research candidate, you will undertake a supervised research project that culminates in the submission of a thesis for examination. Upon completion of your candidature you must demonstrate through your thesis that you have acquired an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines.
Course record
CRICOS
00115M
Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/la-trobe-university/courses/master-of-science.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- Postgraduate: Prerequisites - Course specific requirements - The basic academic requirement for entry into the Master of Science at La Trobe is a Bachelor (Honours) degree or equivalent training completed in the last ten years with a weighted average mark of 65 or above.
- International: IELTS - 6.5 < 6.0 (PG minimum) - 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
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Campuses & intake dates
- Albury-WodongaVIC
- BendigoVIC
- Melbourne (Bundoora)VIC
- MilduraVIC
- SheppartonVIC