University of Victoria - Melbourne Campus Update

Happy New Year! Please see the following updates from the VU Melbourne campus.

This is a reminder: Applications for the Master of Applied Research at Mitchelle Institute are now open (for onshore applicants in Australia only).

Mitchelle Institute is currently focusing on five core research areas and will offer a limited number of positions for researchers to participate in related research work. Applicants need to select one direction from the existing research projects, further deepen the research content based on this, and gradually develop it into their own research topic.Applicants need to choose from the following five core research areasselect one.

Successful applicants will be matched with adedicated supervisorfrom Mitchelle Institute, who will provide academic guidance and supervision throughout the research process.

Research project directions:

1. Participation of disadvantaged groups in higher education
2. Research on participation differences between STEM disciplines and social sciences and humanities disciplines
3. Research on pathways into higher education for diverse learners
4. Research on qualification pathways leading to careers in early childhood education
5. Exploratory research on individual low socioeconomic status index in higher education

Entry requirements (Entry Criteria):

• Completion of an Australian undergraduate degree (or equivalent), regardless of professional background, with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year
• IELTS overall score of 6.5, with no band less than 6.0 (or equivalent English score)

Application process (Application Process):

1. Initial application submission

When submitting the application, please be sure to select and prepare the following content:

• Course code: URAP-AER8012 (Master of Applied Research)
• Supervisor: Nina Van Dyke
• Research proposal: No requirement to submit a Research Proposal at the application stage

Required materials include:

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

2. Follow-up contact by Mitchelle Institute

Applicants who pass the preliminary assessment will be proactively contacted by Mitchelle Institute for more in-depth discussions on the research direction and to explain the subsequent process arrangements.

Happy New Year!

This is a reminder that the applications for Master of Applied Research withMitchelle Instituteis now open (onshore applicants only)!

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: No requirement for research proposal at the application stage

• 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.)

2. Follow-up by Mitchelle Institute

• Applicants who are successful in the initial assessment will be contacted by the Mitchelle Institute to discuss the research topic in more detail and outline the next steps.