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Research

Giant Kuttle FishWhat is Research?

Research encompasses activities that increase the sum of human knowledge [OECD Definition].

Research is different from normal undergraduate study. Students undertake their own creative work on a systematic basis. Research study must be original work. It should have investigation as its primary objective.

Requirements for entry to research at UTAS

International students wishing to apply for a Masters or PhD Research degree program, must have completed a substantial body of research at either undergraduate or postgraduate level.

A certified copy of your academic transcript, or a statement from the institution, needs to indicate the time period over which this research project was undertaken.

Students may be eligible to undertake an Honours degree (one year) at the University, which, if successfully completed, can lead on to a research Masters or PhD. To qualify for an honours degree, students need to have obtained at least a credit average in their undergraduate studies.

Fees and Scholarships

International students are required to pay full fees for research study. Fees vary according to the discipline. Please visit the fees section of this site for information about tuition fees for Masters by research and PhD.

Scholarships for international students undertaking research are available through a scheme called International Postgraduate Research Scholarships (IPRS).  Other scholarships are also available.  Further information is available in the Scholarships section of the main site.

Science ManHow to apply

  1. Complete a Research Application Form (Word) or Application Form (PDF) and Referee Report with full details of all previous educational qualifications.
  2. Provide a detailed research proposal with the following information:
    • proposed title
    • project aim
    • background
    • significance and possible application of research
    • research plan
    • details of research experience and publications
    • referees reports (two)

International students need to provide  proof of English language ability.

IELTS Period of Validity TOEFL/TWE CB TOEFL IBT TOEFL

Period of Validity

6.5
(no band less than 6.0)		 2 years 600/4.5 250 92
(no score below 20) 		2 years

Research students can start at any time during the University year.

Applications should be sent to:

Graduate Research Unit
Private Bag 105
Hobart, Tasmania 7001  Australia

Tel:    +61 3 6226 7495
Fax:  +61 3 6226 7497
Email: Candidature.Services@utas.edu.au

How to find research disciplines

  1. You can use WARP (Web Access Research Portal) to find the right school for your research area and to locate academic staff working in similar areas.
  2. Below is a quick reference guide to the University's areas of research. Click on the discipline that you are interested in and it will open the appropriate research site.
  3. Further, detailed information on the University's research areas, scholarships and Centres of Excellence can be found at Research page on the University's main website.

 

Discipline areas

Please note that are more disciplines available and this list is constantly being updated.

Research Centres

The following are specialist research centres associated with the University of Tasmania:

Research theme areas

The University of Tasmania has identified Six theme areas of focus and strength in research:

Central Science Laboratory

Asian lab technicianThe Central Science Laboratory (CSL) is unique in Australia. Established in 1974 to coordinate expenditure on scientific instruments, it has proven to be a cost effective and efficient means of providing quality research infrastructure to a diverse group of clients.

Its main role is a facility for centralising major items of equipment used by more than one University Department for research.

It also provides certain Federal Government and State Government organisations and local industry with access to sophisticated equipment and scientific services.