Master of Engineering (Research)
A Master by Research degree requires you to demonstrate mastery of inquiry in a discipline or profession. You will undertake supervised research and write a thesis equivalent to 50,000 – 60,000 words.
A Master by Research candidate is expected to plan, conduct and complete a research project; understand relevant techniques in the field, demonstrated both by comprehensive review of the literature and by research processes adopted; access and interpret key data in relevant fields; and present outcomes clearly and logically using relevant media.
Intakes
- March
- May
- Aug
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
*100% graduate employability
*Swinburne offers a range of services and programs that extend beyond what students learn in the classroom to enhance their qualifications and prepare for a successful career.
*The professional placements will pair students with leading employers in their area of study. They will receive credit towards their degree, professional skills and insights into their potential future.
*Some degrees include a mandatory work placement as a requirement of professional accreditation. Some professional experiences are credited to students’ degrees, and they will benefit from the long-standing relationship Swinburne’s Sarawak campus has with top organizations that welcome its students every year.
*Students are given the opportunity to take up a relevant and paid work placement for 6-12 months through the industry-based programme, as a part of the degree requirement. The programme also provides students with a chance to obtain hands-on industrial experience, which helps them integrate their classroom knowledge with practical exposure. This experience gives students an edge over other graduates. The university’s partners include ACCA Malaysia, Board of Engineers Malaysia, CPA Australia, Cahya Mata Sarawak (CMS), Crowe Malaysia, EY, Hock Seng Lee Berhad (HSL), KPMG PLT, LSEG Malaysia, NAIM Holdings Berhad, Pansar Company Sdn Bhd, Pasti Nyala Sdn Bhd, Sarawak Information Systems Sdn Bhd (SAINS), Sarawak Energy Berhad and Sarawak Oil Palms Berhad.
PSW Opportunity
- 1Year PSW
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Admission requirement
- A Master by Research candidate must have completed a three-year degree with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study.
English requirement
Applicants must produce evidence of adequate language capability in written and spoken English through one of the following:
- obtain a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0 or a TOEFL equivalent no longer than 24 months before submitting your application
- satisfactorily complete the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%)
- successfully complete a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no longer than 60 months before submitting your application.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
66040 MYR
Average Cost of Living: 21000 MYR /year
Application Fee: N/A