Masters by Thesis

Studying this course at Southern Cross University (SCU) in LISMORE, NSW qualifies international graduates for 2 additional years on the Australian Subclass 485 Temporary Graduate Visa and extra points towards Permanent Residency (PR). Read Regional Study Guide →
The Masters by Thesis is a Masters Degree (Research) course from Southern Cross University (SCU). The CRICOS code for this course is 111875C. The main language of Masters by Thesis is English.
In Australia, training providers must be approved for registration on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students (CRICOS) before they can teach overseas students. The Masters by Thesis is an approved CRICOS course from Southern Cross University (SCU).
The field of studies for Masters by Thesis is Mixed Field Programmes, Other Mixed Field Programmes and Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c..
Course Details
The Masters by Thesis at Southern Cross University (SCU) has following details.
| Course name | Masters by Thesis |
|---|---|
| Course status | Active |
| CRICOS Course Code | 111875C |
| Institute Name | Southern Cross University (SCU) |
| Location & State | LISMORE, NSW (2480) • Study in NSW |
| Regional Status | Category 3 - Regional Centre (+2 Yr 485 Extension) |
| Broad Field | Mixed Field Programmes |
| Narrow Field | Other Mixed Field Programmes |
| Detailed Field | Mixed Field Programmes, n.e.c. |
Course Fees
The estimated total course fees for Masters by Thesis is around $76,000.00. This includes $72,000.00 tuition fee and $4,000.00 non-tuition fee.
| Tuition fee | $72,000.00 |
|---|---|
| Non-tuition fee | $4,000.00 |
| Estimated total fees | $76,000.00 |
Related: Other Masters Degree (Research)Courses fromSouthern Cross University (SCU).
Course Duration
The Course duration on CRICOS must accurately reflect the time taken by a student to complete the course including any reasonable compulsory periods of orientation.
| Course duration | 104 weeks / 2.0 years |
|---|
The total course duration for Masters by Thesis is around 104 weeks. The registered duration cannot exceed the time required for completing the course on the basis of the normal amount of full-time study, and must not include any period of work-based training unless this is necessary in order to obtain the course qualification. Course duration should not include the period between when assessments or examinations for the course have been completed, and the time when results become available.
This course does not include any work component as part of the registered course. Work component hours (WIL hours) that are formally registered as part of the course are not included in the fortnight limitation.
Course Locations
The Masters by Thesis course is available at following locations of Southern Cross University (SCU).
| Location | City | State |
|---|---|---|
| Coffs Harbour | Coffs Harbour | NSW |
| Gold Coast Airport Development Park - Bilinga | BILINGA | QLD |
| Lismore | EAST LISMORE | NSW |
| National Marine Science Centre | COFFS HARBOUR | NSW |
FAQs - Masters by Thesis
Frequently Asked Questions
The total course fee for Masters by Thesis is $76,000.00. This includes $72,000.00 tuition fees and $4,000.00 non-tuition fees.