Overview

This Research program from CQUniversity Australia is aimed at professionals in a range of industry, government and community settings, and the course content is able to be tailored to suit your current employment context and/or areas of research interest.

Key facts

If you are wishing to study a masters by research or doctorate but do not meet the admissions requirements of an AQF Level 9 or 10 degree then the Graduate Certificate in Research will be of interest.

It provides an entry pathway to research higher degrees. If you achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 5.5 it will satisfy admissions requirements for progress into a masters by research.

Entry into a doctorate will be dependent upon achieving the GPA requirement and satisfying qualifications and experience requirements.

Career Opportunities

Graduates will have advanced theoretical and specialist knowledge in the principals and methods that exist within research.

This will equip graduates with the research training and skills for further learning within a research higher degree, or for application of foundation research skills within workplace contexts.

Graduates will obtain sufficient knowledge to independently conduct research in a specific discipline.

Graduates will obtain sufficient knowledge to independently conduct research in a specific discipline.

Programme Structure

Compulsory Topics:

Research code of conduct and legal requirements

Research frameworks

Human and Animal Research Ethics

Literature review

Experimental design and statistics

Human and Animal Research Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 6 months
Part-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-11-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-10-21 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-03-04 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-10 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-24 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Brisbane, Australia
Bundaberg, Australia
Cairns, Australia
Gladstone, Australia
Rockhampton, Australia
Sydney, Australia
Townsville, Australia
Mackay, Australia
Emerald, Australia

Disciplines

Educational Research View 37 other Masters in Educational Research in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

62

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS: 097842M

To be eligible for entry to this course, a student will be required to demonstrate

a completed bachelor degree in any discipline from an Australian university or college, or equivalent; or

a recognised diploma (or equivalent vocational training qualifications) together with a minimum three years relevant professional experience; or

a minimum of five years relevant professional experience AND formal skills or training to satisfy the Research Higher Degrees Committee of their capacity to undertake the qualification.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

12288 AUD / year

≈ 12288 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

12288 AUD / year

≈ 12288 AUD / year

Additional Details

Domestic students:

$2,313 Indicative first-year fee (CSP)

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

A scholarship can help with the costs involved with living on campus, laptops and technology, childcare, study and living expenses, travel, and more.

You may be eligible for a 25% international scholarship funded by the University.

The University also offers other scholarships to support international students and encourage you to apply for the one that's right for you.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Research.

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

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Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Melbourne

Funding

Scholarships Information

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