Fast Facts
Location
Commencing
- Online: February, July
- Townsville: February, July
- Cairns: February, July
Fees
$3,975.00+
$14,790.00^
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee
^estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Duration
6 months full-time
or part-time equivalent
Entry Requirements
AQF level 8 qualification with a 5.0 GPA and grade of 65% or better in one advanced research methods subject; or equivalent.
Course Code
114611
Course detail
Prepare yourself to further your studies in an MPhil or PhD program.
Learn how to create a research proposal and conduct a literature review to a professional standard. You will have the opportunity to propose your own independent research project including a rationale, methods, and ethics applications.
Benefit from the guidance of leading research advisors. Eligible graduates may apply to MPhil or PhD programs in the field of tropical environments and societies, and are prepared to pursue a successful research career or apply their research skills to their professional context.
Consult the handbook for more information.
JCU Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies] graduates are prepared to succeed in a higher degree by research.
Graduates pursue MPhil or PhD programs in the field of Tropical Environments and Societies and go on to lead successful research careers, contributing valuable new knowledge to their fields.
Graduate Certificate of Research Methods [Tropical Environments and Societies]
Handbook year | 2021 |
Course code | 114611 |
Course type | Graduate Certificate (AQF Level 8) |
Owner | Division of Tropical Environments and Societies |
College | Arts, Society and Education Business, Law and Governance Science and Engineering |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of at least an AQF level 8 qualification in a relevant discipline with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (credit average) in the final year AND a grade of credit (65%) or better in a minimum of one advanced research methods or analysis subject; or other qualifications recognised by the University as equivalent. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Quota restrictions on the number of places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 credit points as per course structure. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
RM8101:06 Research Planning in Tropical Environments and Societies
RM8102:06 Research Project in Tropical Environments and Societies
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
JCU Cairns | |
JCU Townsville | |
JCU Singapore | |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 6 months full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 2 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Not applicable |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Not applicable |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Nil |
Credit
Eligibility | Applicants who have achieved either a Conceded Pass or Pass in both RD7001 and RD7002 or a Conceded Pass or Pass in both RM7001 and RM7002 may be eligible to apply for credit for this degree, in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the four (4) years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled six (6) years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed the course of study prescribed for the degree. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | GRADUATE CERTIFICATE OF RESEARCH METHODS |
Approved abbreviation | GCertResMeth |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Students seeking admission to a research higher degree should consult the University’s HDR Degree by Research Requirements. Students seeking admission to a Masters by Research must have obtained at least a GPA 5.0 (Credit) for the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods. To be eligible to apply for direct admission to a PhD, students must have obtained at least a GPA 6.0 (Distinction) for the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods, and have successfully completed an appropriate research methods subject at AQF 8 or higher. |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD3,975.00
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD14,790.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
Complete an online application through our Online Application Portal.