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Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology equips students to apply sophisticated research skills to complex issues such as the development of a research proposal, gathering of and conceptual processing of research material, and the presentation of a research artefact, such as a dissertation.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology
- have a working knowledge of terms, assumptions and approaches to research that are current in selected theological disciplines;
- have familiarity with research methods, protocols, practices and ethics;
- apply focussed research methods towards complex research issues;
- apply writing and communication skills to the presentation of research results.
Course structure
The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology consists of 72 points.
| Course Structure | Points |
|---|---|
| One of: | 24 |
| RQ9748M Minor Thesis | 48 |
Information regarding the Minor Thesis may be found in the Minor Thesis Policy.
Locations and modes
The Salvation ArmyRingwood VIC, and Parramatta NSWClassroom, Mixed and Online modes-
Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
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Uniting Church in AustraliaBrooklyn Park SAClassroom, Mixed and Online modes
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Roman CatholicEast Melbourne VICOnline (off-shore students only) mode
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The Salvation ArmyRingwood VIC, and Parramatta NSWOnline (off-shore students only) mode
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Uniting Church in AustraliaParkville VICOnline (off-shore students only) mode
Duration
The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology may be completed part-time in one year, or over two years. (If a valid research methodologies unit has already been completed, then the Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology may be completed in six months full-time)
| Maximum part-time | 2 years |
Graduate pathways
Graduates who meet the other requirements for higher degrees by research may be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Credit
Credit of up to 24 points may be granted towards this award for the coursework compontent only.
Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Fee summary
The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology requires completion of 72 points (3 standard postgraduate units).
Fees for 2026 are $3,384 per unit or $10,152 for a full-time semester (3 units).
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information about fees, please visit the Fees page.
