PG Research Degrees

A Masters by Research program requires students to undertake an original investigation. In comparison to a doctorate however, this investigation is generally more limited in scope and degree of originality. The work is closely supervised in the early problem formulation stages and whenever a new technique is being used. The program requires the submission of a thesis embodying the results of an original investigation or design.

How does it help my career?

• You are seeking to enhance your career prospects in academic, business, government, industry or research related professions in the Built Environment field by developing your research competence as well as extending your capability in creative thinking, problem solving and self-directed learning.
• UNSW Built Environment is a strong centre of research recognised by industry and the wider community.

Supervision and Academic Support

UNSW Built Environment academic staff constitute a highly qualified and experienced group of academics from across a wide range of built environment disciplines and provide excellent academic support and supervision to research students .

Supervision is available for a wide range of prospective topics. Staff have diverse research interests and supervisory capacities.

The major disciplines represented are architecture, construction management, industrial design, interior architecture, landscape architecture, property development and management, sustainable development, urban design and urban planning.

A high quality, collaborative research community is created through staff-student interaction and excellent support facilities.

UNSW Built Environment encourages both discipline-specific and interdisciplinary research within the domain of the built environment. Cross-disciplinary research is encouraged and collaborative supervision across disciplines and with other disciplines within the University may be arranged when appropriate.

Strong research support is provided by UNSW Built Environment to students including guidance on research methods, writing, thesis preparation, and completion. Regular seminars aimed at developing research skills are held. A close relationship is maintained with the UNSW Graduate Research School to address student needs on an ongoing basis.