The Masters by Research programme develops research skills and training to proactively analyse critically, synthesise and reflect on complex information, problems, concepts and theories. It will prepare candidates for further studies into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmeand/or employment in senior management research-based positions in the public and private sector organisations.

 The minimum requirements for admission to a Masters by Research programme are: 
a. A Bachelor's degree with a GPA of 3.5 or above (FNU GPA equivalent) at level 7; or 
b. A graduate diploma with a GPA of 3.25 or above (FNU GPA equivalent) at level 8; or 
c. A Masters by coursework at level 9; or 
d. Evidence of academic qualification and/or experience inclusive of research reports, or dissertations, or publications or other evidence that satisfies the Higher Degree by Research Committee (HDRC) that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and has the potential for research that is sufficient to undertake the proposed programme. 
The medium of instruction at FNU is the English language. Students must be sufficiently fluent in English to pursue the HDR Programme. HDR students will provide evidence from undergraduate qualifications/other English qualifications that confirm their English language competency.