Duration

Half Year full-time (or part-time equivalent)

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

8

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Field of Business: Bachelor's degree in an approved field with a GPA of at least 5.75 on a 7 point scale OR approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.
Field of Social Science: Bachelor's degree or approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.

Additional application information

Indicative fees for Social Science field: International: $10,600, Domestic: $7,225

Social Science field: PhD candidates must seek and obtain the written permission of the Dean, UQ Graduate School to enrol in the PhD and Graduate Certificate programs at the same time. Please follow the instructions set out on the Graduate School website.

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to Apply

Closing Date

To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.

To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.

Apply Online

Enquiries for Australian students

UQ Business School OR School of Social Science

Email: Business: postgrad_enquiries@business.uq.edu.au OR Social Science: socialscience@uq.edu.au

Phone: Business: 07 3346 8100 OR Social Science: 07 3365 3236

Web:

Duration

Half Year full-time

Commencing 2014

Semester 1 (03 Mar, 2014)
Semester 2 (28 Jul, 2014)

Program level

Postgraduate Coursework

Units

8

Faculty

Business, Economics & Law

Teaching Location

St Lucia

Delivery mode

Internal

Courses and requirements

View the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods.

Entry requirements

Prerequisites

Field of Business: Bachelor's degree in an approved field with a GPA of at least 5.75 on a 7 point scale OR approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.
Field of Social Science: Bachelor's degree or approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.

CRICOS Code: 066278B

English Proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

view the English proficiency policy.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Closing Date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.

How to apply

Enquiries for International students

International Student Advisor

Phone: Outside Australia: + 61 3 8676 7004
Within Australia (Free Call): 1800 671 980

Web:

Enquire online

Why study the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods?

This program provides research training for students intending to further their studies in an MPhil or PhD program in the field of business or social science.

What you can study

Courses and requirements

See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods.

Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.

Majors/Specialisations

Studies may be undertaken in the following specialisations. Please click on the major(s) that are of interest to you for more information.

Graduate Certificate in Research Methods

How to apply

Entry requirements for Australian students

Prerequisites

Field of Business: Bachelor's degree in an approved field with a GPA of at least 5.75 on a 7 point scale OR approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.
Field of Social Science: Bachelor's degree or approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.

Additional application information

Indicative fees for Social Science field: International: $10,600, Domestic: $7,225

Social Science field: PhD candidates must seek and obtain the written permission of the Dean, UQ Graduate School to enrol in the PhD and Graduate Certificate programs at the same time. Please follow the instructions set out on the Graduate School website.

Entry requirements for International students

Prerequisites

Field of Business: Bachelor's degree in an approved field with a GPA of at least 5.75 on a 7 point scale OR approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.
Field of Social Science: Bachelor's degree or approved qualifications based on academic record and work experience.

Additional application requirements

Indicative fees for Social Science field: International: $10,600, Domestic: $7,225

Social Science field: PhD candidates must seek and obtain the written permission of the Dean, UQ Graduate School to enrol in the PhD and Graduate Certificate programs at the same time. Please follow the instructions set out on the Graduate School website.

Visa requirements

CRICOS Code: 066278B

English proficiency

IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ,

View the English proficiency policy.

How to apply

Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.

Click here for application procedures for International students.

Closing date

To commence study in semester 1 - November 15 of the previous year for Category 1 and 2 countries; October 15 of the previous year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

To commence study in semester 2 - May 15 of the same year for Category 1 and 2 countries; April 15 of the same year for Category 3 and 4 countries.

This program is not eligible for Streamlined Visa Processing. View program eligibility.

What it costs

Fees for Australian students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Fees for International students

When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.

If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.

Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.

If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.

Program rules for the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods

To complete the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods

To fulfil the requirements of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methods, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.

A student is required to obtain #8 from one field in the GCResMeth List. Refer to the GCResMeth rules for further information.

Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.

Related programs

Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs: