Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Offshore
Duration
- Part-time: 2 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
- Research Methodologies
- Minor Thesis
(16,000 words)
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 08
CRICOS
N/A
The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology (GCRM) 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 Content | Points |
| Either RQ97021C Research Methodologies or DP9734W Human Research Methodologies | 24 |
| RQ9748M Minor Thesis | 48 |
Admission criteria
Successful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
Tuition fees
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our fees page.
| 2026 | 2025 |
| $3,384 per 24-point unit | $3,268 per 24-point unit |
| $6768 per 48-point unit | $6,536 per 48-point unit |
Credit
Credit of up to 24 points may be granted towards this award for the coursework component only. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
Additional information
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.