University of Victoria Melbourne Campus - Research Master's Application Guide

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The Mitchelle Institute is now open for applications from research candidates. The Mitchelle Institute is a leading policy think tank and research center dedicated to advancing the frontiers of knowledge in the fields of education policy, education systems, and educational environments. Currently, the institute is focusing on five key research areas and is offering a limited number of research positions, inviting researchers to participate in related projects. Applicants need to select one direction from the available research projects and further develop and deepen it to form their own research topic.

Applicants must choose one of the following five core research areas.

Successful candidates will be matched with a dedicated supervisor from the Mitchelle Institute, who will provide guidance and supervision throughout the research process.

Research project directions:
Project 1: Study on the participation of equity groups in higher education
Project 2: Comparison of participation in STEM disciplines vs. Social Sciences and Humanities
Project 3: Study on pathways to higher education for diverse learners
Project 4: Study on relevant academic pathways leading to career development in early childhood education
Project 5: Exploration of the low socioeconomic status (Low-SES) individual index in higher education

Application conditions:

• Completion of an Australian bachelor's degree (or equivalent), with a Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year
• IELTS 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0) or equivalent English proficiency score.

Application process:

1. Initial application submission

When submitting your application, please be sure to select the following options:

• Course: URAP-AER8012 (Master of Applied Research)
• Supervisor: Nina Van Dyke

Required materials:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 200-word personal statement (please fill out this form)
• Academic transcripts and graduation certificates
• IELTS or other recognized English proficiency scores (if the applicant has completed relevant studies in a recognized English-speaking country, it may be considered as meeting the language requirement)
  

I am delighted to announce that applications are now open for research candidates to join upcoming projects at the Mitchelle Institute — a leading policy think tank and research centre dedicated to advancing knowledge in education policy, systems, and place. The Institute is currently focusing on five key research areas and is offering a limited number of positions for researchers to contribute to this work. Candidates will select one of the available research projects, develop it further, and shape it into their own.

Applicants will be required to select one of the five key research areas listed below. Successful candidates will be matched with a dedicated supervisor from the Mitchelle Institute, who will provide guidance and oversight throughout the project.

Project 1: Participation in higher education among equity groups

Project 2: Participation in STEM vs. Social Sciences and Humanities disciplines

Project 3: Pathways into higher education for diverse learners

Project 4: Qualifications leading to careers in early childhood education

Project 5: Exploration of individual low-socioeconomic status index in higher education

Entry Criteria:

• Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in any discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year.
• IELTS 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent

Application process:

1. Initial Application Submission

• When submitting your application, please ensure you select the following options:
• Course: URAP-AER8012 (Master of Applied Research)

Supervisor:Nina Van Dyke

Required documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• 200-word Personal Statement. Please complete this form
• Academic transcripts and certificates
• IELTS or equivalent English test results (Candidates with previous study in a recognised English-speaking country may be deemed to meet this requirement.)