Graduate Certificate in Research

Yes. The Graduate Certificate in Research provides an entry pathway to research higher degrees. If you achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 6, it will satisfy admissions requirements for progress into a Masters by Research. Entry into a doctorate will be dependent upon achieving the GPA requirement and satisfying qualifications and experience requirements.

Yes, there will be two compulsory online residential schools. The first brings students together with academics and industry representatives and includes participation in a case study, running for 90 minutes. The second residential school involves students presenting their research, engaging in a question and answer forum, and a peer feedback activity, also running for 90 minutes. Each online residential school will be run multiple times across the course duration, allowing students to select a time that suits their other commitments.

The structure of the course relies on study time and overall progress towards portfolio activities rather than credit point accrual. Students complete RSCH20003 Research Portfolio as the core unit (24 credits), which is flexible and can be completed part-time or full-time. RSCH20004 Revisions and Extensions is available when a revision or extension is required following RSCH20003.

The Graduate Certificate in Research takes 0.5 years full-time or 1 year part-time to complete. Students compile a series of research portfolio activities during a minimum period of six months full-time, or the equivalent part-time.

The indicative first-year fee for the Graduate Certificate in Research is A$12,288 (2025 Indicative). Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. CQUniversity also offers a range of scholarships for international students, including merit scholarships providing course fee reductions ranging from 15% to 25%, and region-specific scholarships offering a 25% reduction in course fees.