Graduate Diploma of Research Studies

Core subjects

• Critical Literature Review | RES611

• Developing the Research Proposal | RES612

• Methodology and Design | RES613

• Preliminary Research Thesis | RES614

• Research Communication | RES615

Thesis subjects

• Thesis Unit | THE601

• Thesis Unit | THE602

Elective subjects

• Program Evaluation and Action Research | DPA8109

• Advanced Action Research Methods | DRPH8180

• Action Research Methods in Human Services | HMSV8110

• Qualitative Research Methods for Public Health | PUBH6013

• Statistics for Financial Decisions | STAT6003

• Biostatistics | STAT6200

• 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.

Tuition Fees

Fees for the whole year is $11,450

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.