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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.

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Graduate Diploma of Research Methods, graduates will be able to:

1. Identify, investigate, analyse and synthesise a research problem applying appropriate methodological concepts and theories in a small-scale research project
2. Apply knowledge and understanding of research ethics in the preparation of a successful ethics application for a research project
3. Design, plan, conduct and complete a substantial research-based thesis with creativity and initiative and a high level of autonomy and accountability
4. Analyse and interpret results from a research project, and critically evaluate and synthesise results in the context of contemporary research literature and / or demonstrate advanced knowledge of recent developments, discourses and debates in a relevant discipline area and/or related areas of professional practice
5. Demonstrate a high standard of ethical conduct in research, exercising autonomy, responsibility, accountability, and well-developed independent judgement
6. Communicate specialised knowledge, ideas and arguments accurately, coherently and creatively to a variety of audiences through written manuscripts and oral presentations.

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Maximum time to complete

3 years

Maximum allowed

Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate of Research Methods may be eligible for up to 12 credit points of credit for equivalent subjects.

Expiry

Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 13 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course.