Graduate Certificate in Research

at Central Queensland University

Compulsory Topics

Governance and policy

• Research code of conduct and legal requirements

• Research frameworks

• Human and Animal Research Ethics A

Elective modules

• Research design and preparation

Project management

• Literature review

• Experimental design and statistics

• Human and Animal Research Ethics

• Methods in research

• Research data literacy

• Quantitative research design

• Qualitative research design

Project implementation

• Research project proposal

• Research project execution

• Creative practice research project

Communicating Research

• Writing in research

• Research engagement skills

• Journal paper

To be eligible for entry to this course, a student will be required to demonstrate

• a completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college, or equivalent; or

• a recognised diploma (or equivalent vocational training qualifications) together with a minimum three years relevant professional experience; or

• a minimum of five years relevant professional experience AND formal skills or training to satisfy the Research Higher Degrees Committee of their capacity to undertake the qualification.

Students applying on the basis of experience may be required to provide evidence of writing skills.

English Requirements

IELTS Academic average 6.5 with no band less than 6.

Tuition Fees

International Indicative First Year Fee    $11,260.00

Graduates will have advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge in the principles and methods that exist within research. This will equip graduates with the research training and skills for further learning within a research higher degree, or for application of foundation research skills within workplace contexts. Graduates will obtain sufficient knowledge to independently conduct research in a specific discipline.