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6 months (4 units studied over 1 semester)
February | July
Course Overview
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Academic Communication for Postgraduate Studies
Aims to develop the productive and receptive skills required for communicating at a postgraduate level. Practical in nature, it focuses on academic conventions related to the different modes of academic communication. The unit encompasses the use of strategies to develop the academic voice by honing on analytical and critical thinking skills.
Intercultural Perspectives for Postgraduate Studies
Aims to provide intercultural perspectives within a cross-cultural context to develop post graduate communication, writing and research skills. Through the application of cross-cultural theory and multicultural frameworks, employability competencies such as interpersonal skills, cultural awareness and analytical skills will be explored.
Research Skills for Postgraduate Studies
Aims to develop knowledge and skills for conducting research at a postgraduate level. This includes an introduction to the principles of human inquiry and a selection of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies.
Project Management for Postgraduates
Introduces key project management concepts using the PMBOK® Guide. Students will learn how to plan projects, lead teams, and manage tasks through all stages, from initiation to closure. Required for entry into: Master of Commerce (all majors), Master of Arts, Master of Environment and Climate Emergency, Master of Human Rights and Global Engagement, Master of Project Management, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Health Administration, Master of Information Systems and Technology, Master of Public Health, Master of Sexology (Professional), Master of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
Fundamentals of Analytical Programming
Covers basic programming and mathematical skills needed for postgraduate study in data science. Students will explore topics like linear algebra, data analysis, and statistics using modern programming tools. Required for entry into: Master of Computing, Master of Predictive Analytics and Master of Science in Agriculture and Food Security.
Academic Success Program
A dedicated two hours per week support at no additional cost. Aims to develop academic skills and language proficiency required to participate fully and succeed in MQP. Focuses on identifying and understanding the academic demands and conventions in completing assignments.
Common Questions
The MQP is available to international students only — it is not currently available to Australian students. It is designed for students who already have a tertiary qualification but who do not qualify for direct entry into a Master's degree at Curtin University.
The MQP takes 6 months to complete, consisting of 4 units studied over 1 semester. Intakes are available in February and July each year.
Students must complete 3 core units and 1 elective. The 3 core units are Academic Communication for Postgraduate Studies, Intercultural Perspectives for Postgraduate Studies, and Research Skills for Postgraduate Studies. The elective is either Project Management for Postgraduates (required for most Master of Commerce, Arts, and Health programs) or Fundamentals of Analytical Programming (required for Master of Computing, Master of Predictive Analytics, and Master of Science in Agriculture and Food Security).
Upon completing the MQP, students can progress to a wide range of Curtin University Master's degrees across Business and Law (e.g. Master of Commerce in various majors, Master of Professional Accounting, Master of Information Systems and Technology, Master of Innovation and Entrepreneurship), Health Sciences (e.g. Master of Health Administration, Master of Public Health, Master of Sexology), Humanities (e.g. Master of Arts, Master of Project Management, Master of TESOL), and Science and Engineering (e.g. Master of Computing, Master of Predictive Analytics, Master of Science in Agriculture and Food Security). Programs marked with an asterisk provide a direct pathway without unit exemptions.
Yes, the MQP includes a dedicated Academic Success Program which provides two hours per week of support at no additional cost. This program aims to develop academic skills and language proficiency required to participate fully and succeed in the MQP, focusing on identifying and understanding academic demands and conventions in completing assignments.
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