Research programs focus on training students to be innovative and independent. Students are required to dedicate most of their time on research and the preparation of a Masters thesis.

Coursework programs focus on delivering specialist knowledge to students via courseworks and assignments.

The Research program requires a minimum of three academic sessions of full-time study and preparation of a written thesis. The length of a Masters research thesis normally should not exceed 75,000 words of text. Once completed, the thesis is reviewed by members of the Australian and International Scientific Academic community.