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Graduate Certificate in Research

CQUniversity Australia, Multi-campus, QLD + national, Australia

About this program

CQU's Graduate Certificate in Research (CL58) builds fundamental research and critical inquiry skills, including analysing and synthesising research literature, developing well-justified research questions, and designing research strategies using relevant technologies including AI. It is aimed at professionals across industry, government and community settings and can be tailored to a student's employment context or research interests, and serves as a pathway into a CQU Higher Degree by Research. Applications for this Higher Degree by Research pathway course can be submitted at any time of year.

Fees & duration

Duration0.5 yr
Tuition (international)A$26,700
Application feeA$100

English test scores

IELTS6 overall
PTE50 overall

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Course structure

  • A portfolio-based structure of compulsory and elective research-training topics (rather than standard credit-point unit accrual)
  • building research training and critical-inquiry skills for further Higher Degree by Research study or workplace application

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

For international applicants: a completed Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent overseas qualification).

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