Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods

Information valid for students commencing in 2012.

Course code	Version	Faculty
29007	3	Law, Business and the Creative Arts
59007	4	Science and Engineering
79007	2	Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences
89007	6	Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course p re-requisites	Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Postgraduate Diplomas. Completion of a three year undergraduate degree, from this or another university.
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements	Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the JCU Admissions policy.
Additional selection requirements	Candidates will normally have a Credit average at third year level.
Special admission requirements	Nil

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points	24 credit points as per faculty requirements
Additional course rules	Nil
Additional completion requirements	Nil
Learning outcomes	Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma Guideline in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF level 8).

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.

Campus

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Cairns	Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences
Singapore	Faculty of Science and Engineering
Townsville	Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Maximum time to complete	4 years
Maximum leave of absence	1 year

Progression

Course progression requisites	Nil
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s)	Nil
Special assessment requirements	Nil
Accreditation requirements	Not applicable
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade	Nil
Supplementary exam for final subject	Nil

Advanced Standing

Eligibility	Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures.
Maximum allowed	6 credit points
Currency	Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	Not applicable

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.