Graduate Diploma in Research Methods
Graduate Diploma in Research Methods
The Graduate Diploma in Research Methods is an intensive, one-year qualification designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge of research methods and your subject area as a pathway to a higher degree by research. It includes a substantial 18-unit research thesis/project (one semester/six months) and the research methodology topics that…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Graduate Diploma in Research Methods is an intensive, one-year qualification designed to provide you with in-depth knowledge of research methods and your subject area as a pathway to a higher degree by research. It includes a substantial 18-unit research thesis/project (one semester/six months) and the research methodology topics that provide the comprehensive research knowledge for applicants who do not otherwise have the research experience required to apply for entry into a higher degree by research.
This course can be pursued in any one of the six colleges of the University:
- College of Business, Law and Government
- College of Education, Psychology and Social Work
- College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences – not offered in 2023
- College of Medicine and Public Health
- College of Nursing and Health Sciences – not offered in 2023
- College of Science and Engineering – not offered in 2023.
By studying within a specific college of the University, you are provided with expertise and support that is directly relevant to your chosen area of study.
Your career
Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as the government sector, private or corporate consulting sectors and research institutions.
What you will study
The Graduate Diploma in Research Methods consists of 36 units (equivalent to one year full-time).
In addition to the 18-unit research thesis/project, the course also includes 18 units of topics such as field-specific research methods, writing a literature review and ethics proposal, and specialised subject areas.
Graduates will gain the following:
- advanced knowledge of underlying academic principles and concepts in your area of study
- skills to independently plan research activities, manage your time, and present your research both orally and in writing
- the capacity and skills to undertake independent research
- the ability to critically evaluate and analyse complex issues and deploy evidence in support of a research output.
A graduate certificate option is available as an exit award only.
REQUIREMENTS
Applicants must normally hold an approved degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution and have achieved a grade point average (GPA) of 5.00 (credit) or greater.
English language requirements
IELTS (Academic): 6.0 Overall with 6.0 Speaking, 6.0 Writing; TOEFL iBT: 72 Total score with 18 Speaking, 21 Writing; Pearson PTE Academic: 50 Overall with 50 Speaking, 50 Writing; Cambridge C1 Advanced: 169 Overall with 169 Speaking, 169 Writing; Occupational English Test (OET): 300 Speaking, 300 Writing, 300 Reading, 300 Listening; Duolingo (Up to and including Semester 2, 2024): Overall 95-100
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