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Research serves as the foundation for progress across all industries, including healthcare, creative arts, space exploration, education, and beyond. It sparks innovation, informs better decision-making, and drives meaningful transformation. Whether you're drawn to investigating unexplored concepts, determined to create a significant influence, or seeking fresh approaches to address intricate challenges in your field or community – we support your ambitions. Do you want to master the process of crafting a research project in your area of interest? Or perhaps you're preparing for a Master of Research but need to meet the academic requirements first? Our Graduate Certificate in Research Design provides the pathway to achieve these goals. This program is open to graduates from any discipline who have completed at least 0.5 years (full-time equivalent) of qualifying research coursework, either during their undergraduate studies or through approved professional experience as recognized by Adelaide University. Each applicant's professional background will be evaluated individually. At Adelaide University, we recognize the difficulties of juggling studies with work, family obligations, and other priorities. That's why our Graduate Certificate in Research Design offers adaptable study options – allowing you to enroll full-time or part-time while pursuing your academic objectives without sacrificing your existing responsibilities. During this program, you will undertake two key courses: Research Project Definition and Research Planning and Proposal.
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
OR
Professional experience
Additional requirements