Graduate Certificate in Research Skills
Research powers every field and industry, from the creative arts to healthcare, space, education, and beyond. It not only generates new knowledge – it also guides decision-making, inspires innovation and drives better practices.
Whether you’re passionate about a specific subject, aspire to make an original contribution to your field, or simply want to find new ways to tackle complex problems facing your industry or community – we’re here for it. Are you an experienced professional looking to upskill your research abilities? Or perhaps you’re looking for a clear pathway to completing a PhD? Our Graduate Certificate in Research Skills can help you take the next step towards your goals – whether that’s advancing your career or tackling research qualifications.
Campus Information
Adelaide City, Mount
The campus encompasses precincts at both the east and west ends of the city. Adelaide City Campus – West features cutting-edge creative studios and modern learning spaces, as well as unique facilities like the Architecture Museum and SASA Gallery. Adelaide City – West is also surrounded by live music venues, and borders Adelaide’s biomedical precinct, where significant and groundbreaking medical research occurs.
Magill
Magill Campus is tucked in the picturesque eastern suburbs of Adelaide, just seven kilometres from the city centre. Getting to the campus is easy using local bus routes, and there is plenty of affordable on-campus car parking if you’re driving.
Mawson Lakes
Adelaide University’s Mawson Lakes Campus is set alongside 114 hectares of wetlands within the world-class Mawson Lakes residential development. Just 12 kilometres and approximately 20 minutes' drive from the city centre, the campus is next to Technology Park, which is home to several global space, technology, and defence companies, many of which have partnered with the University.
Mount Gambier
Adelaide University’s Mount Gambier Campus is set in the scenic Limestone Coast region approximately 430km from Adelaide and around five hours drive from either Adelaide or Melbourne. The campus offers contemporary learning facilities within the South Australia’s largest regional city and provides all the conveniences of city living in a relaxed regional environment.
Roseworthy
Roseworthy Campus features a range of modern agricultural teaching and research facilities, including an aquatic reserve. You can make use of convenient on-campus parking when you visit Roseworthy - available to staff, students and visitors.
Waite
Waite Campus also features the Waite Arboretum occupying 27 hectares and containing about 2,500 specimens representing more than 800 plant species. Getting to Waite Campus is easy via one of the many nearby bus routes and there are also plenty of on-campus car parks for students, staff and visitors.
Whyalla
Adelaide University’s picturesque Whyalla Campus is set in the coastal Eyre Peninsula region, approximately 380kms from Adelaide and just over four-hours’ drive. The 22-hectare site makes Whyalla Campus the largest regional university campus in South Australia. The on-campus residential village provides private, modern student accommodation so you’ll never be far from your next class.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
Application Processing Time in Days: 20
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
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.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfill any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission:
Higher education study
- A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution. OR
Professional experience
- Equivalent professional / employment experience.
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- Course Code: 117263E
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
- Duration: 06 Month
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Total Tuition Fee:
21700 AUD
Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
Application Fee: 150 AUD

