Course Overview

About This Course

Bachelor of Research Studies [exit only]

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Bankstown

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

International students are required to meet the same academic standards as Australian residents
Admission is highly competitive and based on academic merit
English language proficiency is required if English is not your first language or was not the medium of instruction in your secondary or tertiary studies
IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall, minimum 6.0 in each subtest
TOEFL Internet-based: Total score 82 (Writing 21, Speaking 18, Reading 13, Listening 13)
PTE Academic: 58 overall, no communication skills less than 50
English proficiency test must be no more than two years old at time of commencement
PTE Online, IELTS Online, TOEFL iBT home edition and OET@Home tests are not accepted

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bachelor of Research Studies [exit only] at Western Sydney University?

The Bachelor of Research Studies [exit only] is an exit award offered by Western Sydney University. It is designated as an exit-only qualification, meaning it is awarded to students who exit from a higher-level research degree program without completing it, rather than being a course students can directly enrol in.

Can I apply directly to the Bachelor of Research Studies [exit only]?

No, the Bachelor of Research Studies [exit only] is not a course that students can directly apply for or enrol in. It is an exit-only award, meaning it is conferred upon eligible students who leave a higher research degree before completion, subject to meeting the relevant requirements.

Where is Western Sydney University located?

Western Sydney University is located in Greater Western Sydney and beyond, with campuses on the traditional lands of the Darug, Dharawal, Gadigal, Gundungurra and Wiradjuri peoples. The university's postal address is Locked Bag 1797, Penrith NSW 2751.

Application

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