Master of Engineering (Research)

Part-time study is available for domestic students (Australian or New Zealand citizens or permanent residents), however part-time study is not available for international students. The standard duration is 2 years full-time.

QUT recommends that you discuss your research interests with your proposed supervisor early in the application process. You can search for a supervisor using QUT's experts database, and you must propose a research topic and develop a research proposal as part of your application. You can also search the student topics database for available research projects or propose your own research topic.

There are no fees for Master of Philosophy students who are Australian or New Zealand citizens, or permanent residents of Australia. International students can find out more about fees and costs by checking course information on QUT's website.

Your support team will include external supervisors from industry as well as academic staff. Additionally, QUT's Graduate Research Education and Development (GRE+D) program offers seminars, workshops and practical experiences to prepare you for life after graduation.

Your research proposal should include your research topic, an overview of previous research in the area, the objectives of your research, your proposed research methods and plan, your supervisor, and any coursework requirements.