Master of Research (Earth and Planetary Sciences) 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Curtin University |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 39QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

38,800 AUDTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

3Scholarships

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master Degrees (Research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.


This research course develops a strong critical and problem solving approach to professional practice in Earth and planetary sciences. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to plan, analyse, evaluate, conduct and communicate the outcomes of sophisticated research and development problems.


Course overview note: It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework.
What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application.
  • Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
  • Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
  • Design, use and evaluate research and research methods.
  • Communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research community.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Earth and Marine Sciences

Degree

MRes

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Master Degrees (Research) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for research, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.


This research course develops a strong critical and problem solving approach to professional practice in Earth and planetary sciences. The course forms a basis for the professional development of experts able to plan, analyse, evaluate, conduct and communicate the outcomes of sophisticated research and development problems.


Course overview note: It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework.
What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on that knowledge and its application.
  • Investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and to apply established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.
  • Generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level.
  • Design, use and evaluate research and research methods.
  • Communicate and present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research concepts, plans and results to the general community, peers and national and international research community.

Admission Requirements

6+
2.7+

2 Years
Jan

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

International
38,800 AUD

Scholarships

Global Merit Scholarship

Global Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

20% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2027

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

English scholarship

English scholarship
Bachelors Master MBA Open

Value

$7496

Deadline

26 Dec 2035

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

COLFUTURO Scholarhip

COLFUTURO Scholarhip
Master PhD MBA Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Dec 2035

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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