Graduate Certificate of Research Methods
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Year | 2010 |
Course code | Version | Faculty |
29011 | 5 | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
59011 | 3 | Science and Engineering |
79011 | 1 | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
89011 | 2 | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | Completion of a four year undergraduate degree, from this or another university |
Additional selection requirements | Candidates will normally have a Distinction average in at least 21 credit points at third year level in their major discipline; and |
Special admission requirements | Will have obtained at least a Credit in any undergraduate research methods subjects relevant to their intended masters program. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per faculty requirements |
Additional course rules | Candidates shall enrol in a pilot study for their intended masters project as a minor project subject within the Graduate Certificate program. |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
The program is determined in consultation with the relevant Head of School, to enable the candidate to complete the University’s Confirmation of Candidature requirements for a Masters by Research degree.
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Not applicable |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Not applicable |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Nil |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Candidates seeking eligibility to enrol for a Masters by Research degree will be required to obtain at least a Credit in their first minor project and an overall Credit average in order to be considered by the faculty for masters candidature. |