
Graduate Certificate of Research Studies
Generic programmes and qualifications
A Graduate Certificate of Research Studies offers the foundational theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in research. During your studies you will undertake four research training units. You will gain an understanding of literature, future research requirements and research proposal writing, as well as the analytical and communication skills required in future research. On completion you will be equipped to work in research-related fields and support researchers with foundation research
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Surry Hills
- NSW · +8 more campuses
- Course code
- CRICOS 108075F
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Course overview
A Graduate Certificate of Research Studies offers the foundational theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in research. During your studies you will undertake four research training units. You will gain an understanding of literature, future research requirements and research proposal writing, as well as the analytical and communication skills required in future research. On completion you will be equipped to work in research-related fields and support researchers with foundation research skills. Graduates at this level will have advanced knowledge and skills for professional, highly skilled work or further learning. They will have advanced theoretical and technical knowledge in one or more disciplines or areas of practice plus advanced cognitive, technical and communication skills, which they will use to analyse critically, evaluate, and transform information to complete a range of activities.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
Australian bachelor's degree or above and Three years’ work experience. Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
Australian bachelor's degree or above and Three years’ work experience. Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Online | — | — | $14,750per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Brisbane - Bowen Terrace Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Melbourne Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Adelaide Campus | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Sydney - Surry Hills Campus | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
Brisbane - Bowen Terrace Campus
90 Bowen Terrace, Fortitude Valley, Brisbane, QLD, 4006, Brisbane, QLD
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Sydney - Surry Hills Campus
17-51 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010, Surry Hills, NSW
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References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate of Research Studiestorrens.edu.au
- Torrens University Australiatorrens.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of BusinessOfficial source
- Torrens University Doctor of PhilosophyOfficial source
- Torrens University Diploma of Information TechnologyOfficial source
- Torrens University International Application RequirementsOfficial source

