Graduate Diploma in Research Methods (College of Business, Government and Law)

at Flinders University

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.

Core Modules

• Communicating Research

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.

Admission to the course is subject to the approval of your project, the college being able to provide appropriate resources, and the discipline area being able to provide suitable supervision for the program of study. Search for a supervisor.

This course is unavailable in psychology due to accreditation and topic prerequisites.

Applicants will be required to submit directly to the University a research statement for assessment by the college and potential supervisor for the 18-unit research thesis/ project component. Please complete the Graduate Diploma in Research Methods research statement form (PDF) outlining your proposed area of research and potential supervisor.

International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:

• Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
• Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
• Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.

Annual fees: $30,000

Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as the government sector, private or corporate consulting sectors and research institutions.