Amanda Mueller
Research objective: To translate the Glasgow dialect (which is usually only spoken) into written form.
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Research higher degrees
Flinders offers a number of masters and doctoral degrees which are undertaken entirely or primarily by research.
Research at Flinders
- International research collaboration is a central element of Flinders research strategy.
- Flinders has a high research profile and consistently ranks among Australia’s top universities on a per capita basis for research spending and for the citation of work in professional journals.
- Flinders provides a high quality teaching and learning environment offering research degree supervision across all disciplines.
Refer to Research at Flinders for further information about research study at Flinders.
Research higher degree courses offered at Flinders
Courses offered as research degrees
The following are offered as research degrees only, ie assessment is based entirely on presentation of a thesis embodying the results of research undertaken whilst enrolled as a candidate for the degree.
- Master of Arts
- Master of Business
- Master of Engineering
- Master of Laws
- Master of Science
- Master of Theology
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy (all disciplines)
Research higher degrees with a coursework component
The following research higher degrees include a coursework component in addition to a significant research component.
- Master of Applied Gerontology *
- Master of Arts in Applied Population Studies
- Master of Arts (Social Work)
- Master of Biotechnology
- Master of Clinical Rehabilitation *
- Master of Midwifery *
- Master of Nursing *
- Master of Palliative Care *
- Master of Palliative Care in Aged Care *
- Master of Surgery
- Doctor of Medicine
- Doctor of Philosophy (Clinical Psychology)
* These courses may also be undertaken as coursework higher degrees where the research component is only a minor part of the total program.
Entry requirements
Domestic students | International students | ||
Admission to a research degree program is normally restricted to applicants holding an Honours Class 1 or 2A degree or equivalent. Other qualifications may be considered. Candidates with an Honours 2A seeking admission to the PhD may be advised that it may be in their best interest to initially enrol in a Masters degree. | Admission to a research degree program is normally restricted to applicants holding an Honours Class 1 or 2A degree or equivalent. In addition to the general entry requirements, international students must satisfy the University’s English language proficiency requirements for admission. Direct entry into a PhD will be dependent on the strength of the student’s research background. Students without a research background may be required to undertake a qualifying program before enrolling in a PhD. International students must be enrolled full-time to enable them to complete their research degree within the CRICOS registered duration. |
Applications
Step 1 - What are your areas of interest?
To begin the process of becoming a postgraduate researcher, you need to think about possible research projects and topics that align with your interests, qualifications and experience.
Step 2 - Submit an Expression of Interest form
Fill in and submit an online Expression of Interest form.
Step 3 - Lodge your application
Once your research area is confirmed, you can lodge a full application with the University. The University will advise you on this process.
Fees
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Students who undertake a research degree are provided with a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place. The RTS is a Commonwealth government scheme that provides domestic research degree students with an exemption from tuition fees for up to 4 years full-time equivalent study for a PhD and up to 2 years full-time equivalent study for a Masters by research. Refer to Fee-Paying Student Tuition Fees for further information. | International students are required to pay tuition fees and associated costs. Refer to international students fees for further information. |
Scholarships
Refer to scholarships for research students for further information.
Publications
Your research degree at Flinders 2009 (PDF 1MB)
Contact
Faculty Research Offices
Education, Humanities, Law and Theology
Higher Degree Administration and Scholarships Office
Web: Higher Degree Administration and Scholarships
Registry Annexe
Email: scholarships@flinders.edu.au
Phone: + 618 8201 3115
Fax: + 618 8201 5175
General domestic students information
Web: Prospective students
Enquiries: Admissions/Prospective Students Office
Flinders University, GPO Box 2100, Adelaide SA 5001
Tel (08) 8201 3074 or 1300 657 671 (local call cost)
Fax (08) 8201 2580
Email: admissions@flinders.edu.au
General international students information
Web: International students - Study at Flinders
Enquiries: Ask Flinders
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