Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods
Information valid for students commencing in 2011.
Year | 2010 |
Course code | Version | Faculty |
29007 | 3 | Law, Business and the Creative Arts |
59007 | 4 | Science and Engineering |
79007 | 2 | Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences |
89007 | 6 | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Pre-requisites | Completion of a three year undergraduate degree, from this or another university |
Additional selection requirements | Candidates will normally have a Credit average at third year level |
Special admission requirements | Nil |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per faculty requirements |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course Structure
The program is determined in consultation with the relevant Head of School, to enable the candidate to complete the University’s Confirmation of Candidature requirements for a Masters by Research degree.
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 4 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | Nil |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Nil |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 6 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 10 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable - this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Candidates seeking eligibility to enrol for a Masters by Research degree will be required to obtain at least a Credit in their first minor project and an overall Credit average in order to be considered by the faculty for masters candidature. |
Document Modification History
Version No. | Approval Date | Modification Type | Effective Date |
1-09 | 10/2009 | Original document | 10/2009 |