Charles Darwin University
0.5 year full-time, 1 year part-time
Master fundamental research skills and methodologies to conduct independent research in your field of interest. This graduate certificate prepares you for workplace research applications or progression to advanced research degrees like Master's by Research or PhD programs.
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised four-year honours degree, or a three-year bachelor degree plus one year of professional/research experience or a graduate qualification. Alternatively, applicants with at least four years of full-time equivalent employment experience in a relevant field may be considered. All applicants must contact the Faculty of Arts and Society before submitting an application to discuss potential research areas. English language proficiency is required, with minimum IELTS 6.5 (no band below 6.0) for international students or equivalent qualifications.
The course comprises 40 credit points structured as follows: Core unit (20 credit points) - IAS501 Research Methods 1, providing foundational research methodology training. Specialist elective units (20 credit points) allowing students to choose from options including Business Analytics, Research Methodologies in Education, Research Based Practice and Leadership, Research Methods 2, Principles of Research in First Nations Contexts, Indigenous Research and Evaluation, Realist Research and Evaluation, Research Methods in Applied Linguistics, Research Methods for the Creative Arts, and Business Research Skills. This flexible structure allows students to tailor their research focus to business, creative arts, social science, language and linguistics, or education contexts.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024) and #1 for postgraduate teaching quality in humanities and social sciences. CDU offers flexible study options allowing students to balance learning with work and personal commitments. The university provides a unique focus on Indigenous and Asia Pacific perspectives, with expert faculty in the Faculty of Arts and Society dedicated to supporting research excellence and student success.
Graduates acquire fundamental knowledge to conduct independent research in their chosen field and develop research training abilities applicable in professional contexts. The qualification serves as a pathway to higher research degrees, with graduates eligible to apply for Master's by Research programs and potentially Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs. Career opportunities include research positions in academia, government, non-profit organisations, and private sector research departments, as well as roles requiring advanced research and analytical capabilities.
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