Master of Research in Arts

High-quality research lays the foundation for cutting-edge innovation, technological advancement, economic growth and knowledge expansion. In the fields of arts and social science, such research has deepened our collective understanding of global challenges such as inequality, poverty, human rights, cultural preservation, and conflict and violence. Today, ongoing research continues to provide unique insights and perspectives around cross-disciplinary issues such as climate change, corruption, health inequity and food security.
The Master of Research in Arts is a unique postgraduate research training degree that will equip you to complete a PhD within three years, if further research is your goal. With mentoring from experts in your field, you’ll specialise in research preparation and focus on a specific research topic at the sub-discipline level to deliver a 20,000-word thesis. The degree also provides a strong background for employment in a range of national and international non-academic settings.

2 years

Standard Entry Requirements

The Master of Research (MRes) is Macquarie University's two year (equivalent full-time) research training pathway program to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or Master of Philosophy (MPhil).

The Master of Research equips students with intensive research preparation before beginning doctoral study. The minimum requirement for admission to an MRes degree is:

Bachelor or higher award from a recognised institution

Minimum overall GPA of 4.38 on a 7 point scale and GPA of 5.25 at 300 level

A research proposal (a short paragraph is sufficient).

A high level of English language proficiency.

Recognition of Prior Learning

You may be eligible for admission directly into the second year of the Master of Research if:

You hold an honours degree or,

A masters degree

You may apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) up to 80 credit points. If you are seeking direct entry into Year 2 of the program with RPL, please select the MRes course on your application. You will be required to provide a more detailed research proposal (approximately 1 page describing your proposed project).

English language requirements

• IELTS Academic - IELTS of 6.5 overall with minimum 6.0 in each band, or equivalent
• TOEFL iBT - 83 (Reading - 13; Writing - 21; Listening - 12; Speaking - 18)
• PTE Academic - 58 minimum 52 in each band, or equivalent
• Cambridge English (C1A or C2P) - 180 minimum 169 in each band, or equivalent
• Occupational English Test (OET) - (Reading - C+; Writing - C+; Listening - C/C+; Speaking - C/C+)
• Duolingo English Test (DET) - 115 minimum 110 in each band, or equivalent