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$3,268 per unit
- Admission CriteriaSuccessful completion of an undergraduate degree, or an approved equivalent.
- Admission DatesAdmissions for first semester 2025 close on Friday 14 February 2025. Admissions for second semester 2025 close on Friday 18 July 2025.
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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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: 3. Winter School
Semester: 4. Semester 2
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BA9294B Psalms: Songs that Nurture the Soul
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BN8316B The Story of Jesus, Gospel and Early Church
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CH9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation
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CT8109B Discovering Christian Theology
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CT9100Z The Cracking of Christendom: Histories and Theologies of the Reformation
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DM9138B Contemporary Mission in Context
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DP9147B Reflective Practice for Vocational Formation
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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.