Graduate Diploma of Research Studies

Entry Requirements

A completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college with a credit average, or equivalent;

OR

A completed coursework masters with a credit average;

OR

A minimum of five years relevant professional experience and Graduate Certificate;

OR

A Graduate certificate of research studies with a credit average.

Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment.

Course Details

A Graduate Diploma of Research Studies offers advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in research. During your studies, you will undertake five core subjects, one elective subject and a double thesis subject.

You will also gain advanced cognitive technical and communication skills, which you will use to analyse, evaluate, and transform information to complete a range of activities, and generate and transmit solutions to complex problems. On completion you will be equipped to work in research-related fields and support researchers with foundation research skills.

Learning outcomes

Develop an understanding of the differences between practice and theory-based literature.

Gain skills in practical planning, searching, recording and interrogation practices.

Develop capability in communications, critical analysis, critical problem solving and evidence-based decision making.

Gain an understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, constructs, models, and frameworks in research.

Develop skills in advanced research methods for qualitative and quantitative research.

Gain an understanding of the core structure of the research proposal, research integrity and the importance of positioning a chosen research project to offer significant contribution to new knowledge.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be well-positioned to contribute to research projects or to work in research-related fields. The Graduate Diploma of Research also provides an alternative entry path for further study into the Master of Philosophy and Professional Doctorate courses.