Charles Darwin University

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods

Arts and humanities

This course will develop your research skills for application in the workplace or serve as a starting point for more advanced research training. The Graduate Certificate of Research provides an initiation into independent research. Graduates gain a robust understanding of research and fundamental knowledge, empowering them to carry out and proficiently present their research across a chosen field of interest. Equipped with the requisite theoretical and methodological knowledge, students will lea

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Duration
6 months
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
Darwin City
NT · +2 more campuses
Course code
CRICOS 118270J
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Course overview

This course will develop your research skills for application in the workplace or serve as a starting point for more advanced research training. The Graduate Certificate of Research provides an initiation into independent research. Graduates gain a robust understanding of research and fundamental knowledge, empowering them to carry out and proficiently present their research across a chosen field of interest. Equipped with the requisite theoretical and methodological knowledge, students will learn to conduct ethical, creative and/or practical research in a range of contexts. Graduates will be eligible to apply for admission to a Master's by Research program, subject to meeting academic performance requirements and the availability of suitable research supervision. Additionally, admission to a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) will be determined based on your Grade Point Average (GPA), relevant research experience, and the availability of appropriate supervision.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

1. Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following (or an equivalent international qualification):; A recognized four-year honours degree.; A three-year bachelor degree and either:; One year (full-time equivalent) of professional or research experience in a field relevant to your area of research.; One year (full-time equivalent) of professional or research experience in a field relevant to your area of research.; Or A Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master's degree.; Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be considered for admission if they have at least four years (full-time equivalent) of employment experience. Employment should be in a field relevant to your area of proposed research.; Applicants applying through this pathway are required to submit the following with their SATAC application.; :A current CV AND.; A Statement of Purpose outlining how the course aligns with their career goals and research interests and.; A letter from their employer, on official company letterhead, confirming their job title, a summary of duties, and dates of employment. Employment must be in a field relevant to the proposed area of research.; All applicants must contact the Faculty of Arts and Society at fas@cdu. edu. au before submitting an application to discuss potential research areas.; Admission is subject to alignment between the proposed research area and the applicant's background and experience. 2. Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • TOEFL iBTOverall 60L 18 · R 18 · W 18 · S 18
  • PTE AcademicOverall 50L 50 · R 50 · W 50 · S 50
  • Cambridge C2 ProficiencyOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169
  • Cambridge C1 AdvancedOverall 169L 169 · R 169 · W 169 · S 169

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following (or an equivalent international qualification):; A recognized four-year honours degree.; A three-year bachelor degree and either:; One year (full-time equivalent) of professional or research experience in a field relevant to your area of research.; One year (full-time equivalent) of professional or research experience in a field relevant to your area of research.; Or A Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master's degree.; Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be considered for admission if they have at least four years (full-time equivalent) of employment experience. Employment should be in a field relevant to your area of proposed research.; Applicants applying through this pathway are required to submit the following with their SATAC application.; :A current CV AND.; A Statement of Purpose outlining how the course aligns with their career goals and research interests and.; A letter from their employer, on official company letterhead, confirming their job title, a summary of duties, and dates of employment. Employment must be in a field relevant to the proposed area of research.; All applicants must contact the Faculty of Arts and Society at fas@cdu. edu. au before submitting an application to discuss potential research areas.; Admission is subject to alignment between the proposed research area and the applicant's background and experience.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Australian-bachelor-equivalent qualification; course-specific grade, prerequisites or work experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

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2027 · Rolling intake———$18,836per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Danala Education and Community Precinct

    Primary

    54-58 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT

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  • CDU Online

    NT

  • Education and Community Precinct

    54 Cavenagh Street, Darwin City, NT, 800, Darwin City, NT

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References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate of Research Methodscdu.edu.au
  2. Charles Darwin Universitycdu.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. International Course Guide 2026Official source
  5. International entry requirementsOfficial source
  6. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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