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University of South Australia (UNISA)

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Masters by Research (Indigenous, Australian Studies)

Degree overview

  • Study at SA's No.1 university for psychology research.
  • Our research is also rated above world-class in sociology, and world-class in law and social work.
  • Join a community recognised for world-class research and explore research topics and projects across areas including psychology, law, social work, human services, arts, and Aboriginal studies.
  • Benefit from our extensive national and international research links, and strong record in winning national competitive grants. 
  • Develop the skills to independently design and execute original research, and create new knowledge with impact.
  • Learn from experienced and highly qualified research supervisors, renowned academics, and visiting scholars and artists - experts who will support, mentor and guide you through your studies.
  • Undertake exciting and innovative research across a range of disciplines, with a focus on finding practical solutions.
  • Partner with industry, government, communities and education providers to influence decision-making and challenge current thinking.
  • Over 200 external partners support our research, which is inspired by the contemporary challenges of our region and the world.
  • Explore our range of fully-funded research degree scholarships to support your studies.

Campus Information

Magill

In Adelaide’s leafy eastern suburbs, Magill hosts programs in the areas of education, humanities and social sciences.

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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

A research degree graduate of the University of South Australia:

  • understands current research-based knowledge in their field and its methodologies for creating new knowledge. They can create, critique, and appraise new and significant knowledge.
  • is prepared for lifelong learning in pursuit of ongoing personal development and excellence in research within and beyond a discipline or professional area.
  • is an effective problem solver, capable of applying logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of research problems.
  • can work both autonomously and collaboratively as a researcher within a particular discipline or professional area and within wider but related areas.
  • is committed to ethical action and social responsibility as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading citizen.
  • communicates effectively as a researcher in a discipline or professional area and as a leading member of the community.
  • demonstrates international perspectives in research in a discipline or professional area and as a leading citizen.

PSW Opportunity

Bachelor Degree or Masters by Coursework Degree - 2 years - 3 years (Adelaide)

Masters by Research - 3 years - 4 years (Adelaide)

PhD qualification - 4 years - 5 years (Adelaide)

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Admission requires applicants to hold or be eligible to hold:
  • an Honours degree or a Bachelor degree with honours; or
  • a relevant Bachelor degree (or equivalent) of at least 3 years with a minimum credit average; or
  • an appropriate Masters degree; or
  • satisfy the Dean of Research that their previous education, relevant professional experience and published research work is of sufficient quality and relevance to prepare the applicant for a research degree
 
 
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