About the course
The Graduate Certificate in Research (GCR) will provide you the opportunity to acquire advanced research skills which can be applied in a range of disciplinary contexts. This course is aimed at professionals in a range of industry, government and community settings, and the course content is able to be tailored to suit your current employment context and/or areas of research interest. If you are wishing to study a masters by research or doctorate but do not meet the admissions requirements of an AQF Level 9 or 10 degree then the Graduate Certificate in Research will be of interest. It provides an entry pathway to research higher degrees. If you achieve a grade point average (GPA) of 6.0 it will satisfy admissions requirements for progress into a masters by research. Entry into a doctorate will be dependent upon achieving the GPA requirement and satisfying qualifications and experience requirements.Intake Months
JULY, NOVEMBERDelivery Locations
Brisbane, Rockhampton, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns, Townsville, Gladstone, SydneyEnglish language requirements
Start date and prices
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November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Cairns Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Bundaberg Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Gladstone Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Townsville Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Mackay Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Melbourne Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Adelaide Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Perth Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Rockhampton Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Brisbane Campus |
November, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Sydney Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Townsville Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Sydney Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Rockhampton Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Perth Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Melbourne Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Gladstone Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Cairns Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Bundaberg Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Adelaide Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Brisbane Campus |
July, 2023 | Duration 6 Months |
Course fee
AUD 11,260 Currency exchange |
City Open Now | Campus Mackay Campus |
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Central Queensland University is an Australian dual sector university based in central Queensland. CQUniversity is the only Australian university with a campus presence in every mainland state.Originally founded in Rockhampton in 1967, CQUniversity Australia has experienced phenomenal growth in recent years seen by the remarkable growth in student numbers, new courses, new campuses and infrastructure.
Furthermore, the Universitys reputation has seen it emerge as one of Australia’s truly great universities. CQUniversity ranks among some of the world’s best universities according to Times Higher Education and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) rankings. Their belief that higher education should be accessible to everyone has seen them become known as one of Australia’s most accessible and engaged universities with a footprint spanning five states of Australia and including more than 20 locations.
With thirteen directorates across Australia, the University continues to grow in supporting the current and future students.
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See all CQUniversity Australia CampusesBrisbane Campus - CQUniversity Australia
160 Ann Street Brisbane QLD 4000
Open in maps See all courses at this campusCQUniversity Brisbane, located in the heart of the central business district, is a great place to study. The campus, refurbished in 2017, comprises nine floors of modern facilities and will offer you a fresh learning environment from which to pursue your academic interests. The campus is student-focused, with areas dedicated to student relaxation, providing a great space for you to relax and mingle with friends over lunch or catch-ups between classes.
Rockhampton Campus - CQUniversity Australia
554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens QLD 4701, Australia
Open in maps See all courses at this campusCQUniversity Rockhampton North is the universitys main campus and administrative centre providing a service community for the largely rural Central Queensland region. The campus has lush gardens and lots of greenery, providing a tranquil and picturesque environment to study in. CQUniversity Rockhampton North boasts a range of state of the art facilities, including the recently refurbished library and Engineering Precinct as well as the new Allied Health Clinic which serves the greater public as well as providing students with hands-on practical learning experiences. Rockhampton Student Residence is located at Rockhampton North and provides individual study/bedrooms on campus for 350 students. Supervision and counselling by resident staff ensure a safe, secure environment in which to study.
Melbourne Campus - CQUniversity Australia
120 Spencer Street Melbourne VIC 3000
Open in maps See all courses at this campusThe campus is located at 120 Spencer Street adjacent to Southern Cross Station, and easily accessible by a number of tram routes. The student community is strong and inclusive, with friendly faculty and professional staff offering a supportive learning environment.
Perth Campus - CQUniversity Australia
38 Peel Terrace Busselton 6280
Open in maps See all courses at this campusWith a brand new campus in the heart of the Perth CBD alongside regional study hubs, CQUniversitys expanded presence in WA means more choice to West Australians looking to study a tertiary qualification, as well as more support to our existing online education students.
Adelaide Campus - CQUniversity Australia
44 Greenhill Road, Wayville SA 5034
Open in maps See all courses at this campusCQUniversity Adelaide is situated to the south-west of the city within close proximity to the Adelaide Showgrounds, making it easily accessible to various forms of public transport. The Campus is home to The Appleton Institute, a multidisciplinary research hub. The institute specialises in research, teaching and community engagement in a wide range of areas including safety science, sleep and fatigue, human factors and safety management, applied psychology, human-animal interaction, and cultural anthropology.
Cairns Campus - CQUniversity Australia
42-52 Abbott Street, Cnr Shields Street, Cairns City Queensland 4870
Open in maps See all courses at this campusCQUniversity has one of the largest and fastest-growing footprints of any university in Australia, and the Cairns campus is one of the newest campuses in CQUniversitys network of 25+ locations across Australia. Officially opening in October, 2015, the Cairns campus supports more than 1,000 on-campus and online students across the Cairns region.
Townsville Campus - CQUniversity Australia
Level 1, 538 Flinders Street Townsville QLD 4810
Open in maps See all courses at this campusCQUniversity’s Townsville campus is located on the banks of the Ross Creek in the Townsville CBD and is home to over 1000 students. The campus is made up of two buildings – Building One established in NQ News House in 2015 and the new, purpose-built Building Two which opened in 2017. The campus boasts state of the art nursing and paramedic science labs, teaching spaces, study spaces and free parking.
Gladstone Campus - CQUniversity Australia
Bryan Jordan Drive Gladstone QLD 4680
Open in maps See all courses at this campusStudents at CQUniversity Gladstone can enjoy state of the art lecture theatre and training facilities, computer lab, Cyril Golding Library, bookshop and range of career counselling and support services. Research is a major strength of CQUniversity Gladstone with many industry conferences, training, professional development activities and industry partnership projects making use of this campus well-placed facilities.
Bundaberg Campus - CQUniversity Australia
6, University Drive Branyan 4670
Open in maps See all courses at this campusCQUniversity Bundaberg is located on a green, tree-studded 23-hectare site on Bundabergs southern outskirts, adjacent to the airport and only six kilometres from the Bundaberg city centre. CQUniversity Bundaberg offers small class sizes, with very individually-focussed, high-quality educational service provision, across a wide range of university study courses
Mackay Campus - CQUniversity Australia
151-171 Boundary Road Mackay QLD 4740
Open in maps See all courses at this campusConveniently located on Sydney Street in the heart of the Mackay CBD, CQUniversity Mackay City (Former CQ TAFE) campus offers a wide range of study options from certificates and diplomas to undergraduate courses. Facilities available on the campus include, extended hours computer laboratories, training restaurant, a hair dressing salon, a beauty salon, gym, library and student common areas.
Sydney Campus - CQUniversity Australia
400 Kent Street Sydney NSW 2000
Open in maps See all courses at this campusCQUniversity Sydney is located on Kent Street in the heart of the city. It is easily accessible being just a five-minute walk to Town Hall station. With over 3000 students, CQUniversity Sydney is one of the university’s largest campuses. On campus, there are many study areas filled with lots of natural light, making it very conducive for self-study and group work. Students can enjoy the diverse and vibrant campus life or take a short stroll to downtown amenities and attractions such as Darling Harbour.