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Undertake a degree that was the first in Australia to align with European, North American and Asian research qualifications.
Develop essential research skills that will help you excel in a PhD or a Master of Philosophy, if further research is your goal.
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| Complete this degree in: | If you meet the below or hold a recognised equivalent*: | Course structure: |
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1 year (full-time, or equivalent duration if available part-time) |
Some disciplines may have additional entry requirements such as a portfolio of work or a higher level of performance in previous study. Please refer to the Schedule 2: Additional Entry Requirements to Research Training Courses for more information. Admission is also subject to there being an appropriate fit between the applicant, research environment, available resources and supervision. | Essential unit (80 credit points) View course structure |
*'Bachelor’s qualification' relates to an AQF level 7 bachelor's qualification or recognised equivalent.
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View our guideAll Macquarie University applicants are required to provide evidence of English language proficiency. The standard of English required for entry is described in reference to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Evidence of English proficiency, including minimum scores on other English tests and qualifications, are listed on Schedule 1 of the Graduate Research Admissions Policy.
You may also satisfy the English language requirements by:
The required standard of English for this degree is:
| IELTS band | Minimum score required |
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| Overall | 6.5 |
| Reading | 6 |
| Writing | 6 |
| Listening | 6 |
| Speaking | 6 |
To be eligible to graduate from your course, you must satisfy the inherent requirements – essential activities, capacities and academic requisites – of that course.
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Domestic students who are offered entry to a Master of Research degree will have the cost of their tuition fees covered by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. This scholarship is administered by individual universities on behalf of the Department of Education.
Find out moreStudents enrolled in the Master of Research are not currently required to pay the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). This fee is subject to annual review and Master of Research students may be required to pay the SSAF in future. In the event it is charged in a future year, and you are enrolled in the program, you may be required to pay it.
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Please note: If you are a current or previous Macquarie University student, you should still submit your application through the online Applicant Portal. If you have forgotten your Student ID or password, please contact the IT Service Desk for assistance.
What you need to apply
For a full list of documents that are required to apply, please visit our graduate research degrees how to apply webpage.
Please also note applicants for a scholarship should refer to the graduate research scholarships webpage for full information and important dates which may differ from below.
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Graduate Research Academy
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| Session/Year | Location | Applications open | Applications close | Session commences |
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| MRes Session 1 | North Ryde | 1 June 2026 | 31 October 2026 | 1 January 2027 |
| MRes Session 2 | North Ryde | 1 January 2027 | 30 April 2027 | 1 July 2027 |
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