This course is for students who wish to undertake a higher degree by research but who do not meet the University's admission requirements. The preliminary course of study is designed on a case-by-case basis with the student. On successful completion of the preliminary course, students qualify for admission to a higher degree by research. All students interested in the Higher Degree by Research Preliminary must contact the Study Excel before applying.This course is available as a Master of Architecture Preliminary, Master of Building Science Preliminary, Master of Curatorial Studies in Fine Arts Preliminary, Master of Environmental Design Preliminary, Master of Fine Arts Preliminary and Master of Landscape Architecture Preliminary. The course is taught on a case-by-case basis where the Faculty decides that the student must complete a preliminary course of study before becoming eligible for admission to a higher degree by research.