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February, July
Course Overview
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Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Research Project Definition
Core course — part of the 24 units required for completion
Research Planning and Proposal
Core course — part of the 24 units required for completion
Common Questions
To be eligible for admission, applicants must have completed a bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution, or have equivalent professional/employment experience. Additionally, applicants must have completed 0.5 years full-time (or part-time equivalent) of research skills development, either through undergraduate studies or equivalent professional experience as approved by Adelaide University. Admission is also conditional on the availability of a suitable supervisory panel and resources to support the proposed research proposal development.
Yes. Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Research Design with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or higher, you'll be eligible for admission to the Master of Research program. You'll also be eligible for credit and be able to complete the Masters in just one year of full-time study.
You will complete 24 units comprising two core courses: Research Project Definition and Research Planning and Proposal.
Yes. Adelaide University has designed the Graduate Certificate in Research Design to be flexible, so you can choose to study full-time or part-time and advance your study goals without compromising your current commitments.
You will learn how to plan and prepare a research project, including writing a research proposal; examine effective methods for defining a clear, open-ended and rich research question; explore approaches for communicating complex information and concepts; become familiar with relevant ethical frameworks and professional accountability standards; develop high-level analytical and critical thinking skills by examining research relevant to your field; and gain the specialised knowledge, skills and experience valuable for conducting research at the Master's level.
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