Research Degrees

Masters by Research

  • 2240 , 2200, 2206, 2210, 2220, 2230
  • Part-time or full-time
  • Semester 1 (March) or Semester 2 (July)
  • 2 years (full-time) - part-time option available
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Program Details

The Masters by Research is a research degree comprising 96 Units of Credit. While the degree is awarded on the basis of a written thesis, some concurrent coursework studies in research methods and other areas relevant to the chosen topic may be required depending on individual cases. The aims of such concurrent coursework are to enhance students' knowledge in the chosen field of research.

UNSW Built Environment offers specialisations in:

  • The Built Environment
  • Architecture
  • Science
  • Building
  • Landscape Architecture
  • Town Planning
Program Code:  

2240 Master of the Built Environment (MBEnv)

2200 Master of Architecture (March)

2206 Master of Science (Msc)

2210 Master of Building (MBuild)

2220 Master of Landscape Architecture (MLArch

2230 Master of Town Planning (MTP)

                   

Supervision and Academic Support

UNSW Built Environment academic staff is a highly qualified and experienced group of academics from across a wide range of built environment disciplines who provide excellent academic support and supervision to research students.

The major disciplines represented are architecture, construction management, industrial design, interior architecture, landscape architecture, property development and management, sustainable development, urban design and urban planning. 

A high quality, collaborative research community is created through staff-student interaction and excellent support facilities. Strong research support is provided by UNSW Built Environment to students including guidance on research methods, writing, thesis preparation, and completion. Regular seminars aimed at developing research skills are held. A close relationship is maintained with the UNSW Graduate Research School to address student needs on an ongoing basis.

Entry Requirements

As a general guide, the minimum requirement for a Postgraduate Research Degree (PhD, Master by Research or Master of Philosophy) within UNSW Built Environment is an appropriate undergraduate degree, usually at honours level, in a field represented within UNSW Built Environment, or another relevant discipline. 

English language requirements also apply. Please see: Graduate Research School.

For information on the structure of the program, please refer to the UNSW Online Handbook.

 

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