Graduate Certificate in Research

This course will provide you the opportunity to build fundamental research and critical inquiry skills. You will learn to analyse and synthesise research literature, develop well-justified research questions, and design appropriate research strategies to address those questions using relevant technologies (including artificial intelligence), where applicable.  

In addition, you will develop skills in research dissemination in written, verbal, and technology-enabled contexts, learning to effectively convey complex ideas to both expert and non-expert audiences. The course emphasises professional and ethical research practices, encouraging collaborative work and reflective learning. While centered on a specific research interest, the course builds transferable research skills rather than focusing on a single methodology or project. This approach ensures you develop broad research capabilities applicable across academic, industry, and community contexts.

During your study, you will compile a series of research portfolio activities during a minimum period of six-months full-time, or the equivalent part-time.

The course is governed by the Graduate Certificate in Research Course Rules which provide details regarding all aspects of admission, progression, submission and examination of your thesis.

If you are wishing to study a Master of Research or doctorate but do not meet the admissions requirements of an AQF Level 9 or 10 degree then the Graduate Certificate in Research will be of interest. It provides an entry pathway to a higher degree by research. If you achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 6 it will satisfy admissions requirements for progress into a Master of Research. Entry into a doctorate will be dependent upon achieving the GPA requirement and satisfying qualifications and experience requirements.