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Graduate Certificate of Research Methods

ProviderCharles Darwin University
Course code: SIA-219244UniversityStudy area: Society and CultureCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

This course will develop your research skills for application in the workplace or serve as a starting point for more advanced research training. The Graduate Certificate of Research provides an initiation into independent research. Graduates gain a robust understanding of research and fundamental knowledge, empowering them to carry out and proficiently present their research across a chosen field of interest. Equipped with the requisite theoretical and methodological knowledge, students will learn to conduct ethical, creative and/or practical research in a range of contexts. Graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to a Master's by Research program, subject to meeting academic performance requirements and the availability of suitable research supervision. Additionally, admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will be determined based on your Grade Point Average (GPA), relevant research experience, and the availability of appropriate supervision.

Entry requirements

Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.

Postgraduate entry

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following (or an equivalent international qualification):

  • A recognized four-year honours degree.
  • A three-year bachelor degree and either:
  • One year (full-time equivalent) of professional or research experience in a field relevant to your area of research.
  • A Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master's degree.

Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be considered for admission if they have at least four years (full-time equivalent) of employment experience.

Employment should be in a field relevant to your area of proposed research.

  • Applicants applying through this pathway are required to submit the following with their SATAC application.
  • :A current CV
  • A Statement of Purpose outlining how the course aligns with their career goals and research interests
  • A letter from their employer, on official company letterhead, confirming their job title, a summary of duties, and dates of employment.

Employment must be in a field relevant to the proposed area of research.

  • All applicants must contact the Faculty of Arts and Society at fas@cdu. edu. au before submitting an application to discuss potential research areas.
  • Admission is subject to alignment between the proposed research area and the applicant's background and experience.
English requirement
Cambridge C1 Advanced 169, no component below 169Cambridge C2 Proficiency 169, no component below 169IELTS Academic 6, no band below 6PTE Academic 50, no component below 50TOEFL iBT 60, no component below 18

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Past Offers

Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

Scored cases
Source countriesBangladesh · India
Common pathwayBachelor background
Target levelMaster degree
Offer fieldsBusiness Enterprises · Information Systems
1
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Teaching (Secondary)Master degree · Business Enterprises · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
2
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Business Administration Sustainable LeadershipMaster degree · Sustainable Leadership · In Australia
GPA / 4.0GPA 3.5/4.03.50 · strong band · approx. top 10-15%
3
IndiaBachelor background
Master of NursingMaster degree · Nursing · In Australia
ib guessIB 8.08/45.0lower band · approx. top 80-85%
4
BangladeshBachelor background
Master of Information TechnologyMaster degree · Information Systems · In Australia
gpa 4GPA 3.5/4.0strong band · approx. top 10-15%

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

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