Program Overview

Graduate Diploma of Research in Arts

Overview

The Graduate Diploma of Research in Arts offers a unique combination of advanced coursework and research training. Students will undertake units specific to their discipline, including research foundations, frontiers, communications, and advanced practice, as well as research methodology and analysis, project management, and reflective practice and professional development.

Study Options

• Full Time
• In person, on campus

Duration

• Full time: 1 year
• Duration can vary due to prior learning and work experience.

Fees

• The fee calculation method is available upon request.

Location and Start Dates

• North Ryde

Summary

High-quality research lays the foundation for cutting-edge innovation, technological advancement, economic growth, and knowledge expansion. The Graduate Diploma of Research in Arts is designed to extend research skills for expeditious application in the current workplace or as a foundation for further studies in a master's degree or PhD.

Key Features

• Discover individual research passion: Explore discipline options while developing essential research capabilities in this accessible, stackable 12-month course.
• Build a foundation for further research training: Progress to the Graduate Diploma or the Master of Research, then a PhD or a Master of Philosophy if further research is the goal.
• Boost employability: Study a course that provides skills for a research career or for a profession that demands critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Complete an internationally recognized course: Prepare for a global career by undertaking a course that aligns with European, North American, and Asian research qualifications.

Career Outcomes

With a rapidly evolving job market, it's vital to have the right skills to evolve with it. The Graduate Diploma of Research in Arts helps students upskill or reskill to take the next career step in their current industry or move to one that matches their changing interests.

About the Graduate Diploma of Research in Arts at Macquarie University

Faculty of Arts

The Faculty of Arts is home to a passionate community of scholars committed to equipping students with skills for the future via transformative education and world-leading research.

Course Structure

The course is designed to provide advanced research training and skills, including research foundations, methodology, and analysis, as well as professional development.

Related Courses

• Graduate Diploma of Research in Medicine, Health and Human Sciences
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• Graduate Diploma of Research in Science and Engineering
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• Graduate Diploma of Research in Business
  • Full time: 1 year
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Student Types

• Domestic student: A citizen of Australia or New Zealand, or an Australian permanent resident, or holding an Australian permanent humanitarian visa.
• International student: Intending to study on a student visa, or not an Australian permanent resident, or a temporary resident (visa status) of Australia.