Course Options

4-units: If you want an individual topic and expanded research experience and are possibly look at doing further research after graduation, then 4-unit projects are suitable (e.g. REIT7841).

2-units: For students in 16-unit or 24-unit Masters programs: if you are doing REIT6811 in S1 (or have already completed it), you may enrol instead in the new 2-unit REIT7820, starting in S2 2026.

This option is particularly recommended for one-year Masters programs.

REIT7820 runs at a less intense pace over 1 semester and dovetails cleanly with REIT6811. REIT6811 (S1) plus REIT7820 (S2) together provide 4 units of research credit, equivalent to the year-long 4-unit thesis projects.

In REIT7820, you will be assigned to a broad thesis theme (no need to find a specific topic or supervisor) and the course combines structured, workshop-style learning with strong research components and individual assessment.

Generally students planning to pursue a PhD we usually take a 4-unit thesis, however under exceptional circumstances they may be allowed to do an 8-unit thesis.  You will need to check your program to see if REIT4881/REIT4882/REIT7881/REIT7882 are available to you.

There are conditions that must be met for acceptance:

• Typically, students will have a GPA of 6 or higher.
• Be aware that the workload is twice that of a #4 thesis, and work that would receive a 7 in a regular thesis is likely to receive a 5 or lower in an #8 thesis.
• You must find a supervisor who is willing to supervise an #8 thesis.
• You need to apply to the course coordinator for permission with your thesis topic and with confirmation from the supervisor in writing (email thesis_enquiries@eecs.uq.edu.au).