This Masters by Research program sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
A minimum of 1.5 years and a maximum of 2 years (full-time equivalent), this degree is awarded on the basis of an eternally examined thesis of approximately 40,000 words.
Graduates of the Masters degree may gain employment in Universities in research and teaching positions or with professional bodies within Human Movement to engage in development and research activities associated with health, sport and physical activity.
To be eligible for admission as a Candidate for a Masters by research degree a person must:
Applicants who do not meet the requirements will be required to undertake an additional programme of study equivalent to a fourth year of advanced undergraduate study and research in the relevant field.
The application method varies depending on your circumstances, please visit our How to apply page for further information.
VTAC application: No
Direct application: Yes
Federation University code: PN9
CRICOS code: 001495G
Fees are subject to change annually.
Full Fee Paying$26,400 annual tuition fee - commencing 2021
Domestic fees are per 120 credit points which represents 1 EFTSL or a standard full-time study load for a year.
Fee assistanceDomestic students undertaking a higher degree by research may be eligible to receive a Research Training Program (RTP) funded place.
Other feesYou may need to pay some other fees such as the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
If what you have learned at work, from other courses, from life experience or training provided at work is relevant to this course, you may be entitled to gain subject credits or exemptions. For further details contact Federation University on 1800 333 864.
There is provision for transfer from Master's to PhD candidature, with credit for the period spent as a Master's candidate.
The Master of Applied Science will enable graduates to demonstrate research capacity to facilitate entry into doctoral studies.
Recognition by most Universities for entry into research and teaching positions. Recognition by professional bodies within Human Movement to engage in development and research activities associated with health, sport and physical activity.
A range of student services are available at most campuses. For further information on these services or for course information, please contact us on 1800 333 864.
The commencement of all programs is subject to available funding and enrolment quotas.
All information contained in this program overview including the availability of programs and fees, is correct at the time of being published, however the University reserves the right to alter any program, procedure or fee. Students should check for any amendment prior to enrolment.
CRICOS Provider No.00103D
Please note: This training is delivered with Victorian and Commonwealth Government funding to eligible individuals.
National RTO Code: 4909