Course

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods

Charles Darwin University, Darwin · Darwin · Danala Education and Community Precinct

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Start dates

Semester 1 2027, 2027 Danala Education and Community Precinct
Semester 2 2027, 2027 Danala Education and Community Precinct

English language requirements

IELTS Academic — 6.5 overall (no band below 6)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic test: Overall minimum: 6.5; No band below: 6.0
PTE Academic — 58 overall (no band below 50)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Overall minimum: 58; No score below: 50
C1 Advanced — 176 overall (no band below 169)
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Overall minimum: 176; No skill below: 169

Academic entry requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed one of the following (or an equivalent international qualification): • a recognised four-year honours degree; or • a three-year bachelor degree and either: • One year (full-time equivalent) of professional or research experience in a field relevant to your area of research; or • A Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Master's degree. Applicants who do not meet the academic requirements may be considered for admission if they have at least four years (full-time equivalent) of employment experience. Employment should be in a field relevant to your area of proposed research. Applicants applying through this pathway are required to submit the following with their SATAC application: • A current CV; and • A Statement of Purpose outlining how the course aligns with their career goals and research interests; and • A letter from their employer, on official company letterhead, confirming their job title, a summary of duties, and dates of employment. Employment must be in a field relevant to the proposed area of research. All applicants must contact the Faculty of Arts and Society at fas@cdu.edu.au before submitting an application to discuss potential research areas. Admission is subject to alignment between the proposed research area and the applicant's background and experience.

About this course

Graduate Certificate of Research Methods is a graduate certificate course at Charles Darwin University, Darwin in Darwin, Northern Territory. It is listed as 0.5 years of study. Published intakes include Semester 1 2027, 2027, Semester 2 2027, 2027. The published English requirement is IELTS Academic 6.5 (no band below 6).

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