Postgraduate Diploma of Research Methods
Information valid for students commencing in 2012.
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
Course p re-requisites | Entry requirements for this course are consistent with the Pathways to Qualifications in the (AQF level 8) Guidelines for Postgraduate Diplomas. Completion of a three year undergraduate degree, from this or another university. |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions policy. |
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 |
Learning outcomes | Characteristics of learning outcomes for this course are consistent with those outlined in the Postgraduate Diploma Guideline in the (AQF level 8). |
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.
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Singapore | Faculty of Science and Engineering |
Townsville | Faculty of Law, Business and Creative Arts Faculty of Science and Engineering Faculty of Medicine, Health and Molecular Sciences Faculty of Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
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. |