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Master's Degree Full Time

Accelerated Research Masters with Training

at Murdoch University · Perth, Western Australia

CRICOS course code

103442F

CRICOS provider code

00125J

This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.

Duration

1 year

Tuition (whole course)

A$54,765 total

Per year

A$54,765/yr

Intake

Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)

About this program

The Accelerated Research Masters with Training at Murdoch University is a one-year degree designed for those seeking a strong start in independent research. This course combines advanced coursework with a substantial research project, giving students practical experience in their chosen field. The degree structure is typically split between seminar-style coursework modules and a supervised thesis, which together develop both theoretical understanding and applied research skills.

Australian master's degrees are structured around credit points earned through units of study. In this course, you’ll complete both core and elective units, leading towards the master's qualification on the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). The research project, often considered a capstone, provides the opportunity to work closely with academic supervisors and may link to local industry or research partners based in Perth and Western Australia. Work-integrated learning or placements may be available, depending on your area of research and interests – talk with Murdoch for details.

Students gain practical research skills, advanced critical thinking, and project management experience. You'll also develop your ability to present and communicate complex ideas, analyse data, and produce academic writing to a publishable standard. This degree suits graduates considering a research career or progressing to a doctorate, as well as those looking to deepen their expertise in a field relevant to their current or future employment.

International students benefit from living in Perth, a city with strong industry, research, and community connections. While you study, you have work rights of up to 48 hours per fortnight, and graduates may be eligible for the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485) for post-study work experience in Australia. For further details on units and research opportunities, check Murdoch University's official page.

Entry requirements

English: International applicants must evidence English proficiency. IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 overall is the common undergraduate and coursework-postgraduate standard, rising to 7.0–7.5 for teaching, nursing, medicine, law and social work. TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, Cambridge C1 Advanced and the university’s own English programmes are accepted as equivalents; the Department of Home Affairs sets a separate English threshold for the Student visa itself.
International students: Registered on CRICOS for international students. A Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE) for this course supports a Student visa (subclass 500) application; Overseas Student Health Cover is required for the full duration.

Career outcomes

  • Research assistant in universities or private sector organisations
  • Project officer roles in government or not-for-profit research teams
  • Pathway to PhD and careers in academia
  • Analyst roles in health, social sciences, or science-focused industries
  • Policy researcher in Australian government departments

Frequently asked questions

How long is the Accelerated Research Masters with Training at Murdoch University?

It typically takes 1 year, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).

How much is the tuition?

Tuition is around A$54,765 total. Fees change yearly — confirm with an advisor.

What are the career outcomes?

Research assistant in universities or private sector organisationsProject officer roles in government or not-for-profit research teamsPathway to PhD and careers in academiaAnalyst roles in health, social sciences, or science-focused industriesPolicy researcher in Australian gover...

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