Course summary
The Bachelor of Research degree comprises research training and coursework, requiring students to complete 48 credit points of subjects. Academic Units may award credit for up to 24cp of the degree.
Students completing the Bachelor of Research will receive 48cp of credit and be able to enrol in the second year of the Master of Research and undertake the 48cp thesis.
The following specialisations are available in the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities: Education; Arts and Humanities; Creative Arts.
Course information
Study area
Research
Campus
Wollongong
Course Code
383
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Duration
1 year full-time, or part-time equivalent
Delivery
On Campus
Cricos
UAC Code
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Admission, Key dates, and Fees
A range of admission options are available for students of all ages and academic backgrounds. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.
For any specific advice or questions regarding an application, please contact the Future Students Team.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must have a Bachelor or Masters coursework degree from a recognised tertiary institution with a minimum Credit average (65% or a GPA 3.0 out of 4.0).
All applicants for the Bachelor of Research need to apply for the Master of Research via the online application system and submit a written (preferably typed) proposal as part of their application. The proposal submitted with the application should:
- contain, in no more than one page, a clear description of the discipline area or project topic you wish to study in/undertake for the Master of Research 48cp thesis; and
- conclude with a statement of your motivation for wanting to undertake the research course.
Applicants will be assessed on academic results and relevant experience by the Head of Postgraduate Studies and if successful a packaged offer awarded for the Bachelor of Research/Master of Research. Candidates undertake the Bachelor of Research in the first year of study, and if this degree is completed successfully they can progress to the thesis component (2nd year of study) of the Master of Research.
Note that candidates can complete the Bachelor of Research only and are under no obligation to proceed to the Master of Research.
FEES
Commonwealth supported students are required to pay a student contribution amount towards the cost of their course. The amounts are calculated based on the subject cluster and the Equivalent Full-time Study Load (EFTSL) value of the subject. For information regarding student contribution amounts, please refer to the UOW Current Students website.
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
This program is not available to international applicants.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS
The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:
English Test |
Overall Score |
Reading |
Writing |
Listening |
Speaking |
IELTS Academic |
6.5 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
6.0 |
TOEFL (Internet-based) |
86 |
18 |
18 |
17 |
17 |
UOW College: English for Tertiary Studies: Credit (weighted average mark of 65 overall and minimum 50 in Academic Reading and Writing)
Other qualifications may also be considered. Full details can be found on our English Language Requirements website.
FEES
This program is not available to international students.
CAMPUS | DELIVERY METHOD | SESSION FEE* | COURSE FEE* |
---|---|---|---|
Wollongong | On Campus | $21,024 (2025) | $42,048 (2025) |
* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression.
These fees are subject to change from year to year. The fees outlined in your Letter of Offer of Admission to the University are correct at the point of offer, but are indicative and subject to change without notice. The indicative total course tuition fee is an estimate, based on normal course length and progression and current course fees.
Admission Profile
INDICATIVE ENROLMENT
STUDENT PROFILE
This table shows the breakdown of the applicant background of the student group at UOW for this course. It provides data on students that commenced undergraduate study and continued study beyond the census date at UOW in 2023.
Applicant background |
2023 intake |
2023 intake (%) |
---|---|---|
Higher education study Students who have studied a University course, or completed a bridging or enabling course. |
- |
- |
Vocational education & training study Students who have undertaken vocational education or training since leaving school. |
- |
- |
Work & life experience Students admitted on the basis of previous achievement other than higher education study, vocational education & training, or recent secondary education. |
- |
- |
Recent secondary education |
||
ATAR Only Students admitted only on the basis of ATAR including any applied adjustment factors. |
- |
- |
ATAR plus additional criteria Students who were admitted on the basis of both ATAR and additional criteria (e.g. an audition or individual subject results). |
- |
- |
Other criteria only (non-ATAR) These students were admitted on the basis of other criteria where ATAR was not a factor (e.g. UOW Early Admission). |
- |
- |
International students All other students. |
- |
- |
All students |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (hidden to prevent calculation of other numbers less than 5)
ATAR PROFILE
This table relates to all students selected on the basis of ATAR alone or ATAR in combination with adjustment factors. For more information on adjustment factors commonly available to applicants, see ‘ATAR-based admission’.
ATAR profile of ATAR-based offers in 2023 |
ATAR The unadjusted, raw ATARs for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR. | Selection Rank The ATARs of the same student group, including the impact of adjustment factors. |
---|---|---|
Highest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
Median rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
Lowest rank to receive an offer |
- |
- |
N/A: Data not available for this item
N/P: Not published (less than 5 ATAR-based offers made)
More Information
For more information about UOW admission pathways, see UOW Admission Information.
Key Dates
SESSION | CAMPUS | SESSION DETAILS |
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2025 Autumn | Wollongong | Orientation: 24 - 27 February 2025 Applications Close
*Applications must be complete with all the required documentation. |
2025 Spring | Wollongong | Orientation: 21 July 2025 Applications Close
*Applications must be complete with all the required documentation. |
Course Structure
(Current year structure - subject to change)
Course HandbookWhy choose this course
Visit UOW's Research & Innovation website for information regarding the University's research activity, research strengths, scholarships and services. For specific information relating to research being undertaken within the Faculty of the Arts, Social Sciences and Humanities.