Master of Applied Science

This research degree aims to develop knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary for conduct of individual research.

Enrolment through

Albury-Wodonga Campus

Bathurst Campus

Wagga Wagga Campus

Study mode

On campus
Distance education

Subject to regulation and approval, candidates may conduct their research at other places where adequate facilities and co-supervisors are available. The direction of the work remains under the control of the University supervisor.

Normal course duration

1 year (minimum)

Admission requirements

To qualify for candidature applicants must hold:

  • · a relevant Honours degree (minimum Level 2 Division 1);
  • · a relevant four year degree;
  • · a relevant three year degree plus graduate diploma;

    • or

  • · a relevant three year degree plus a demonstrated research ability and additional study.


    • Admission to candidature is subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.

    Credit for previous study

    Credit is not available for this course.

    Course requirements

    To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete a period of study and research, and prepare a thesis at an adequate standard as assessed by examiners external to the University.

    Course structure

    Students will enrol in one of the following discipline based research subjects for the period of their candidature:

  • AGR601 Master Research (Agriculture) part-time
  • AGR602 Master Research (Agriculture) full-time
  • AGR603 Master Research (Agriculture) extension*
  • ISY601 Master Research (Information Systems) part-time
  • ISY602 Master Research (Information Systems) full-time
  • ISY603 Master Research (Information Systems) extension*
  • PRH601 Master Research (Environmental Science) part-time
  • PRH602 Master Research (Environmental Science) full-time
  • PRH603 Master Research (Environmental Science) extension*
  • SCI601 Master Research (Applied Science) part-time
  • SCI602 Master Research (Applied Science) full-time
  • SCI603 Master Research (Applied Science) extension*
    •

    * Enrolment in these subjects occurs after completion of three years (full-time) or six years (part-time).

    Additional subjects may be added following approval by the Board of Graduate Studies.

    Inquiries

    A limited number of places are available. Within the Faculty research degrees can only be undertaken in specific topic areas where resources are available.

    Intending applicants should discuss their proposal with the University.

    General inquiries

    Sub-Dean for Higher Degrees

    Associate Professor Scott Black

    Telephone: (02) 6933 2386

    Facsimile: (02) 6933 2812

    Specific inquires on research facilities and financial support should be directed to the Head of the School or School Postgraduate Coordinator before applying on the prescribed form which must be lodged with the University Admissions Office.

    School of Agriculture

    Course Coordinator

    Associate Professor Scott Black

    Telephone: (02) 6933 2386

    Facsimile: (02) 6933 2812

    Research areas:

  • crop and pasture production (agronomy, weed science, fertilisers, farming systems);
  • animal production;
  • plant protection;
  • soil management/science (soil and land degradation, biology, chemistry);
  • biotechnology (molecular biology);
  • equine studies.

    • School of Information Studies

    Course Coordinator

    Dr John Weckert

    Telephone: (02) 6933 2372

    Facsimile: (02) 6933 2733

    Email: jweckert@csu.edu.au

    Research areas:

  • information technology;
  • information management;
  • library science;
  • teacher librarianship.

    • School of Information Technology

    Course Coordinator

    Dr Wayne Moore

    Telephone: (02) 6338 4749

    Facsimile: (02) 6338 4649

    Research areas:

  • parallel processing;
  • industrial control systems;
  • neural networks;
  • evolutionary computing;
  • multimedia.

    • School of Environmental & Information Sciences

    Course Coordinator

    Dr Nick Klomp

    Telephone: (02) 6051 9905

    Facsimile: (02) 6051 9897

    Research areas:

  • cultural heritage studies;
  • ecosystem conservation and management;
  • conservation policy, planning and development;
  • recreation and tourism;
  • internet publishing and multimedia;
  • complex systems;
  • environmental informatics;
  • evolutionary computation;
  • simulation modelling.

    • School of Science & Technology

    Course Coordinator

    Professor Alistar Robertson

    Telephone: (02) 6933 2927

    Facsimile: (02) 6933 2737

    Research areas:

  • freshwater ecology;
  • chemistry (food technology, environmental chemistry);
  • food science (cereals and juices).

    • School of Wine & Food Sciences

    Course Coordinator

    Dr Chris Steel

    Telephone: (02) 6933 2721

    Facsimile: (02) 6933 2187

    Research areas:

  • wine science (microbiology, flavours);
  • viticulture;
  • food processing (technology of dairy products).

    • Environmental Studies Unit

    Course Coordinator

    Associate Professor David Goldney

    Telephone: (02) 6338 4386

    Facsimile: (02) 6338 4078

    Research areas:

  • environmental modelling;
  • environmental processes and systems;
  • environmental chemistry.