Master of Information Technology (Research)

Overview

• Develop an original contribution to knowledge in your field.
• Work with a supervisor to complete an individual research project.
• Complete in 1.5 years full-time or 3 years part-time.

Details

The Master of Information Technology (Research) provides specialist education in information technology through a program that involves either an original contribution to knowledge or an original application of existing knowledge. Students choose a research topic from recognised areas of research concentration within the Faculty. Research can be carried out in the Faculty, in the student’s place of employment or a sponsoring institution.

Course design

The length of the program is generally expected to be 18 months full-time (including six months of provisional registration) or three years part-time (including one year of provisional registration). Students entering the degree with second-class honours division A (or better) in an IT-related course will often complete the degree in one year full-time.

Assessment for this research degree is based on a program of supervised research and investigation, culminating in a thesis.

Programs may include some coursework in support of the conduct of research and preparation of the thesis. Candidates are required to have regular, face-to-face interaction with supervisors and to participate in University scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication.

Getting started

Choose a topic

Step 1: Identify your discipline:

• Biogeoscience
• Cell and molecular biosciences
• Chemistry
• Information systems
• Computer science
• Mathematical sciences
• Medical radiation sciences
• Medical sciences
• Pharmacy
• Physics

Step 2 Choose a theme from:

• Food
• Energy
• Health
• Environment
• Security
• Information

Step 3 Contact Science and Technology’s research degree coordinator.

QUT researchers are available to discuss your topic with you to ensure it has the right scope and scale for your preferred research degree. There are also opportunities for you to align your interests with QUT's major ongoing research programs. Explore research topics

Find a supervisor

Connecting with a supervisor for your project is of vital importance. Finding a supervisor

Units

Students entering the degree with second-class honours division A (or better) in an IT-related course will often complete the degree in one year full-time. The length of the program is generally expected to be 18 months full-time (including six months of provisional registration) or three years part-time (including one year of provisional registration).

Assessment for this research masters is based on a program of supervised research and investigation, culminating in a thesis.

Programs may include some coursework in support of the conduct of research and preparation of a thesis. Candidates are required to have regular, face-to-face interaction with supervisors and to participate in University scholarly activities such as research seminars, teaching and publication.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for this course, applicants must have:

·  an approved degree in information technology from a recognised tertiary institution or an equivalent qualification, with a grade point average of 5 (on a 7-point scale), or

·  an approved degree from a recognised tertiary institution plus evidence of professional experience and skills to satisfy the Academic Board that the applicant possesses the capacity to pursue the course of study. The evidence should include details of any project or research activities undertaken.

In addition to assessing qualifications, the Faculty must also be satisfied that adequate supervision and resources are available to support the applicant's proposed research. 

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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