Graduate Certificate in Research

The Graduate Certificate in Research (GCR) will provide you the opportunity to acquire advanced research skills which can be applied in a range of disciplinary contexts.

This course is aimed at professionals in a range of industry, government and community settings, and the course content is able to be tailored to suit your current employment context and/or areas of research interest.

The qualification can be taken in full or part time mode.

Domestic students may study from any campus location or by distance education.

International students may study at any campus or in off-shore distance mode.

To complete the course, a candidate will compile a series of research portfolio activities during a minimum period of six-months full-time, or the equivalent part-time.

New applicants may apply at any time of the year and continuing candidates will be re-enrolled at the beginning of each academic year.

The coursework in which GCR candidates enrol are graded.

Successful completion of the GCR will provide you with an entry pathway into a masters by research, and possibly a doctoral degree, subject to achieving a minimum 6.0 GPA.

Core Learning Outcomes Major

Course Structure

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Core Learning Outcomes Major

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This research qualification is time-based. This means the courses structure relies on study time and overall progress towards portfolio activities, rather than credit point accrual.

For all candidates, the core requirements are:

A minimum enrolment of 0.5 EFTSL (six months full time, or the part-time equivalent) in the core unit, RSXXYYYYY Research Portfolio. Students must complete EITHER the Research Portfolio Part Time Unit OR the Research Portfolio Full Time Unit. This unit must be repeatedly taken until the candidate has met the minimum ETFSL period.

The Graduate Certificate in Research requires that students complete EITHER the Research Portfolio Part Time Unit OR the Research Portfolio Full Time Unit. The course content is identical in both.

What do I need to start?

Entry Scores

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for entry to this course, a student will be required to demonstrate

- a completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college, or equivalent; or

- a recognised diploma (or equivalent vocational training qualifications) together with a minimum three years relevant professional experience; or

- a minimum of five years relevant professional experience AND formal skills or training to satisfy the Research Higher Degrees Committee of their capacity to undertake the qualification.

Students applying on the basis of experience may be required to provide evidence of writing skills.

English Requirements

IELTS Academic average 6.5 with no band less than 6.

Security Requirements

There are no special security requirements set by the University. However, if you are working in an industry setting, additional security considerations may be necessary.

Health Requirements

There are no special health requirements set by the University. However, if you are working in an industry setting, additional health considerations may be necessary.

Assumed Knowledge

An individual learning plan will be created for each student in the GCR, post-admission.

Fees and Charges

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Core Learning Outcomes Learning Outcomes

• 1.
• Conduct research ethically and according to the ideals that underpin the Australian research context, illustrating a high level of autonomy and accountability.
• 2.
• Evaluate, assess and articulate contemporary research, research methodologies and research concepts.
• 3.
• Formulate defensible research questions relevant to a specific discipline and design an approach to investigate research questions.
• 4.
• Analyse and interpret results from a research project.
• 5.
• Present research and communicate specialised knowledge coherently and creatively.