Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology

Summary information

Postnominals

GCRM

Colleges where it can be studied

• Australian Lutheran College
• Catholic Theological College
• Eva Burrows College
• Pilgrim Theological College
• Stirling Theological College
• Trinity College Theological School
• Whitley College

CRICOS code

N/A

Overseas students

No

AQF level

Level 8 – Bachelor Honours Degree, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma

Study load

• Part-time

Study mode

• Online
• Blended (combination of Online and Face-to-face)
• Face-to-face

Duration

No more than 2 years part-time.

Cost of study

The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology requires completion of 3 standard postgraduate units. Fees for 2021 are $2,640 per unit or $7,920 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.

Detailed information

What this course is about

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

1. have a working knowledge of terms, assumptions and approaches to research that are current in selected theological disciplines;
2. have familiarity with research methods, protocols, practices and ethics;
3. apply focussed research methods towards complex research issues;
4. apply writing and communication skills to the presentation of research results.

Follow on study

Graduates who meet the other requirements for higher degrees by research may be eligible for admission to the Master of Theology, Doctor of Theology, Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.

Admission

Admission dates

• Admissions for first semester 2021 close on Friday 12 February 2021.
• Admissions for second semester 2021 close on Friday 16 July 2021.

Admission criteria

Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.

Course structure

Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology must complete 72 points as follows:

a) a unit in research methodology worth 24 points

b) RQ9748M Minor Thesis

Information regarding the Minor Thesis may be found in the Minor Thesis Policy.

Academic dress

Academic gown

Black Bachelor gown

Headwear

Black trencher

Hood

None

Where to get further information

• For detailed information about this course, please consult Regulation 52 Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology, or talk to the course advisor at your chosen College.
• For further information about student support, please visit the Study page.
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