Master of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) (Research)

R/0610/7/0033 MQA/SWA0827 (18.05.2028)

A Master by Research degree requires you to demonstrate mastery of inquiry in a discipline or profession. You will undertake supervised research and write a thesis equivalent to 50,000 – 60,000 words.

A Master by Research candidate is expected to plan, conduct and complete a research project; understand relevant techniques in the field, demonstrated both by comprehensive review of the literature and by research processes adopted; access and interpret key data in relevant fields; and present outcomes clearly and logically using relevant media.

DURATION
The duration of a full-time Masters by Research is based entirely on the presentation of a major thesis to the satisfaction of the University’s Higher Degrees Committee

Course details

Should you have any questions about enrolment please contact the School of Research [email protected].

Fees & scholarships

Fee*

Malaysian students

RM 31,220 per annum

International students

RM 39,760 per annum

* The indicative course fees shown here apply to students studying on-campus in Malaysia for the relevant year only. They are based on a standard study load per year. However, please note that fees are assessed according to a student's study load in each semester, and variation to study load will result in an adjustment to tuition fees. All fees are subject to annual review and may be adjusted.
* All prices exclude Sales and Service Tax (SST), and are subject to SST where applicable.

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements

A Master by Research candidate must have completed a three-year degree with a minimum average of 65% in the final year units of study.

English Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following requirements:

have successfully completed a total of 24 months (full time equivalent) of formal study where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 7 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no more than 60 months prior to submitting their application for candidature;
have successfully completed a degree where the language of instruction and assessment was English at AQF level 8 or above (or equivalent) at an approved university no more than 60 months prior to submitting their application for candidature;
have obtained a minimum IELTS overall band of 6.5 (Academic Module) with no individual band below 6.0; or a TOEFL iBT (Internet-based) minimum score of 79 (with a reading band no less than 18 and writing band no less than 20); or Pearson (PTE) 58 (no communicative skills less than 50) no more than 24 months prior to submitting their application for candidature;
have satisfactorily completed the Swinburne College English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Advanced level certificate at the postgraduate level (EAP 5: PG-70%).

Application process

Should you have any questions about enrolment please contact the School of Research [email protected]

A Master by Research degree enables you to demonstrate mastery of inquiry in a field of a discipline or profession.