Research Design Adelaide University

Overview

Throughout the Research Design course from Adelaide University you will develop key skills in planning and preparing a research project, including how to write a research proposal. This will set you up for many career pathways in which understanding research is important, or for pursuing your research degree journey at Adelaide University. 

At Adelaide University, we understand that balancing study with work, family responsibilities and other important commitments can be challenging. It’s why we’ve designed our Graduate Certificate in Research Design to be flexible – so you can choose to study full-time or part-time and advance your study goals without compromising your current commitments.

In this graduate certificate, you will complete the following two courses:

• Research Project Definition
• Research Planning and Proposal.

Upon successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Research Design with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or higher, you’ll be eligible for admission to the Master of Research program. You’ll also be eligible for credit – and be able to complete the Masters in just one year of full-time study.

Career opportunities:

Our Graduate Certificate in Research Design is designed to set you up for success, whatever your next step may be. Whether that’s kickstarting your research journey with a master’s degree or applying your expertise to bring research-backed, evidence-based improvements to your current workplace – this program will pave the way.

You could apply your expertise as a policy analyst for a government organisation, helping to draft new policies based on research and analysis. Or perhaps you’ll continue your research journey and undertake your own independent research to make an original contribution to your field through a Master of Research.

Depending on your area of expertise, further research qualifications can open doors in a range of areas including:

• Healthcare and clinical research
• Education and academia
• Information technology and data science
• Government and policy research
• Scientific research and development
• Consulting services
• Environmental science and sustainability
• Finance and economics 
• Creative practice.