Develop an advanced body of knowledge in fashion and textiles.
The Master of Technology (Fashion and Textiles) by Research program enables you to develop an advanced body of knowledge that you may apply to a range of stimulating, real-life research contexts.
Individually supervised research programs are aligned to one of the School’s Centre for Materials Innovation and Future Fashion or the School’s research streams.
These research areas reflect the School’s research supervisors’ expertise along with the available resources and collaborative relationships with industry and other research organisations.
The program may be undertaken by thesis mode.
The program is directed towards candidates taking a scientific approach to conduct research into advanced textiles and material science such as protective, medical and forensic textiles, comfort, performance and sport apparel textiles. Or a social science approach to conduct research into an aspect of the fashion and textiles system such as fashion enterprise, business practices, global supply chain or ethical practice.
Full-time candidates are expected to commit at least four days per week (or at least two days per week for part-time candidates) to their research. The academic year is 48 weeks.
A schedule of meetings with your supervisor/s must be established to assess progress against milestones and timely completion.
You will have access to the Learning Hub and other online and digital resources through the myRMIT student portal.
You will be part of an active research community and have access to resources and workshops to help you succeed.
The School of Graduate Research works with Schools to further support candidates during their postgraduate research degree.
The knowledge and skills you will acquire throughout this degree and how they can be applied in your career are described in the learning outcomes.
You will undertake the Master by Research program under the direction of an appointed research supervisor.
The Master program is structured to enable you to:
You will gain:
As a graduate you will demonstrate the application of these knowledge and skills:
Choose a plan below to find out more about the subjects you will study and the course structure.
This program will provide you with a foundation for further studies at PhD level and for employment within the fashion and textiles industry allied to technology, management or research-based positions in a variety of government, non-government and corporate environments.
The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:
At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.
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These entrance requirements are the minimum academic standard you must meet in order to be eligible to apply for the program. You will need to complete a selection task as part of your application.
A selection process will be conducted in conjunction with the School and supervisors you nominate.
For further information on the steps you need to take to apply for a research program see How to apply – Research programs.
You can gain entry to this program from a range of RMIT four year Bachelor and Honours degrees or Postgraduate programs.
If you excel in your master degree by research, you can continue your research in a doctorate (PhD). This involves four years of research under the supervision of a senior researcher.
Fee information for masters by research and doctorate (PhD) programs.
If you are an Australian citizen, Australian permanent resident or New Zealand citizen you may be eligible for a Research Training Scheme (RTS) place where your tuition costs are funded by the Commonwealth Government under the RTS and you have full exemption from tuition fees.
Acceptance in an RTS place is very competitive and places are granted on the condition that you meet annual progress requirements and complete within the allotted time for your program and your status as a part-time or full-time candidate.
This means a maximum of 2 years for a full-time Masters by Research or 4 years for a PhD (or the equivalent part-time).
Contact the School of Graduate Research for more information.
The student services and amenities fee (SSAF) is used to maintain and enhance services and amenities that improve your experience as an RMIT student.
In addition to the SSAF there may be other expenses associated with your program.
Candidates may be eligible to apply for income tax deductions for education expenses linked to their employment. See the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) website for more information.
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