197403 v.2 Master of Rural Technology

Introduction

This research course provides opportunities to develop special interests in selected areas of rural or agricultural technology by means of a research dissertation. Students are required to conduct an applied research project in the area of agricultural or rural technology. This includes presentation of a research proposal, collection and analysis of data and its presentation in the form of a dissertation.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Completion of a relevant postgraduate diploma or equivalent, to a satisfactory standard. Alternatively, admission may be gained by the possession of an honours degree from an approved institution. In the second case, students may be expected to complete appropriate bridging units in areas relevant to the research topic. In both cases, the student will need to demonstrate a high academic performance and a background in research methodology. When the latter is not met, the student will be required to complete an appropriate research methodology unit.

Duration and Availability

This course is by research and normally requires at least two years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree. The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the Postgraduate Coordinator, Muresk Institute. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials. In addition, students may also need to contribute some of the cost of consumables, which varies depending on the area of study.

Special Note

It is a requirement that two-thirds of this course is undertaken by research and only one-third by coursework. Areas of research will reflect research interests of the supervising staff and may include - animal production, animal science, aquatic science, ecotoxicology, wool science and technology, crop production, crop science, soil science, weed science, horticultural production, amenity horticulture, landcare, agriculture production systems and agroforestry.

Availability

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.