The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology equips students to apply sophisticated research skills to complex issues such as the development of a research proposal, gathering of and conceptual processing of research material, and the presentation of a research artefact, such as a dissertation.
Candidates for the Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology must complete 72 points as follows:
a) a unit in research methodology worth 24 points
b) RQ9748M Minor Thesis
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- DurationOne semester full-time or up to two years part-time.
- Structure3 standard postgraduate units
- Fees$3,384 per unit
- Admission CriteriaSuccessful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
- Admission DatesAdmissions for first semester 2026 close on Friday 13 February 2026. Admissions for second semester 2026 close on Friday 17 July 2026.
The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology is an AQF Level 8 Award. It is
- fully accredited through the University of Divinity
- qualifies for Austudy and FEE-HELP assistance
- available online
COURSE PLANNER Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology
Course outcomes
Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology
- have a working knowledge of terms, assumptions and approaches to research that are current in selected theological disciplines;
- have familiarity with research methods, protocols, practices and ethics;
- apply focussed research methods towards complex research issues;
- apply writing and communication skills to the presentation of research results.
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Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology summary information (opens to the external University of Divinity site)
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Application for the Graduate Certificate of Research Methodology is made to the Registrar. The Registrar can be contacted via +61 3 9847 5400 and by email via enquiries@ebc.edu.au
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Semester: 1. Summer School
Semester: 2. Semester 1
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AR8112B Learning for Life and Ministry
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BA9309B Prophetic Voices: Hear the Word of the Lord!
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BS9307B Biblical Theology for Ministry
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CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology
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CT9110B The Real within the Reel: Theology and Cinema
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CT9196B Wesleyan Theology for Today
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DL8198B Worship and Preaching: Essentials
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DP9115B Transformational Leadership
Semester: 3. Winter School
Semester: 4. Semester 2
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AR8112B-2 Learning for Life and Ministry
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BA8137B The Story of God, People and Land
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BN9148B Paul's Letters for Today
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CH8306B Remembering and Forgetting in Christian History
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CT9138B God in Christ
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DP8314B Pastoral Ministry Foundations
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DP9107B Creating Faith Pathways
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DP9147B Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation
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DP9190B The Ethical Life: Loving our Neighbours in Ministry and Beyond
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XX9310B Capstone Integrated Project
Semester: 5. Full Year
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DP9121B Supervised Theological Field Education
Graduates who meet the other requirements for higher degrees by research may be eligible for admission to the Master of Philosophy or Doctor of Philosophy.