Program Overview

Graduate Certificate in Research

The Graduate Certificate in Research equips students with the skills to conduct ethical, practical, and methodologically sound research. This course is designed to be studied part-time online over one year (two sessions) and is part of an articulated program of study.

Key Information

• Study Mode and Sessions: Online, with a minimum duration of 1 year and a maximum duration of 2 years.
• Entry Score: To be announced (TBA).
• Indicative Fees:
  • International online: Fee-paying overseas - $13,960.00 per annum for full-time study, and $6,980.00 per annum for part-time study.
• Course Points and Codes: 32 credit points, with an Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level of 8.

Why Study with Us?

• Explore diverse research methods, including both First Nations and Western research methodologies.
• Learn with students from various disciplines and professional backgrounds.
• Follow your passion, as this research training program spans all Charles Sturt University faculties.
• Save on study fees, with Commonwealth supported places (CSP) available, meaning lower fees and the opportunity to apply for a government loan.

Career Opportunities

While the Graduate Certificate in Research prepares students for further Higher Degree by Research, it also builds transferable skills valuable to any organization seeking to implement improvements based on sound evidence-based research.

What You Will Study

• For each 8-point subject, students should expect to spend 10 to 12 hours per week on assignments, readings, tutorial assistance, individual or group research, and attending lectures or examinations.
• The course includes an intensive school for certain subjects, which may involve online or on-campus participation.
• Essential Set (32 points):
  • Core subject: First Nations Ways of Knowing, Being, and Doing in Research (4 credit points).
  • Compulsory subjects (28 credit points), including research methods, research proposal, and research project and dissertation.
• Research Methods Subjects (8 credit points): Select one research methods subject aligning with the chosen discipline.
• Research Proposal (4 credit points): Select one research proposal subject aligning with the approach.
• Research Project and Dissertation (16 credit points): Select one subject aligning with the chosen discipline.

Costs

• Calculate My Fee: Fees are indicative only, based on full-time study. The actual fee will depend on the choice of subjects, their point value, and whether the student studies full-time or part-time.
• Payment Options:
  • Pay all of the student contribution up front direct to the university.
  • Pay part of the student contribution to the university and defer the balance via a HECS-HELP loan.
  • Defer all of the student contribution via a HECS-HELP loan.
• Session Availability: This course is offered in various sessions for enrollment.

Scholarships

Charles Sturt University offers scholarships and grants totaling over $11 million annually, covering areas such as academic performance, volunteering, sports achievements, and community service.

Entry Requirements

• Selection Rank: TBA.
• Academic Entry Requirements:
  • A completed three-year or four-year Bachelor degree in a relevant discipline from an Australian university or approved overseas university, with a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 5.0.
  • Or, a mixture of work or life experience of at least 5 years in a specialist area cognate to the area of proposed research, and other relevant formal qualifications demonstrating the ability to undertake study at the required level.
• Language Requirements: Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply.
• Inherent Requirements: Certain requirements must be met to successfully complete the course.

Credit and Pathways

• If students have completed relevant tertiary study or have work experience related to their course, they may receive credit towards their degree.
• Charles Sturt University has several admission pathways to help students meet the entry requirements.

How to Apply

Students can apply through the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC), Victorian Tertiary Admissions Centre (VTAC), or directly to Charles Sturt University. Recruitment agents can also assist with the application process.