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Graduate Certificate in Research Design
Detailed program profile for Adelaide University, including fees, intakes, requirements, scholarship signals, rankings, source notes and related options from the local search database.
University
Adelaide University
Destination
South Australia, Australia
Study level
PG Diploma /Certificate
Duration
6 months
Yearly tuition
AUD 21,700
Application fee
AUD 150
Program overview
Core course information collected from imported search data and official public datasets where available.
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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 A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution. OR Professional experience Equivalent professional / employment experience. UG 55%
Our Graduate Certificate in Research Skills is designed for anyone looking to advance their career or progress to a research degree by developing their research skills. It’s available to students with a completed bachelor degree in any field. In this graduate certificate, you will complete 24 units from the following courses (2 units each) [more options to come]:Foundations of Research, Information Resources, Research, Integrity and Ethics, Research Teams and Projects, Research Communication, Research Engagement and Impact, Academic Writing, Quantitative Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences, Qualitative Research Methods in Humanities and Social Sciences, Statistical Methods in Research, First Nations Knowledges in Research, Computational Methods in Research. Together, these courses constitute 0.5 years (full-time equivalent) of our Master of Research program. This means that, upon successful completion with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 65 or higher, you’ll be eligible for credit for the coursework component – allowing you to complete the master’s degree in just one additional year of full-time study. If you have undertaken prior studies with equivalent learning outcomes, you may be eligible for credit for these courses, up to a maximum of 12 units. Individuals with relevant professional experience and demonstrated prior learning approved by Adelaide University will be eligible to seek admission directly into the PhD if they complete this graduate certificate with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75 or higher. We understand balancing study with work, family responsibilities and other important commitments can be challenging. It’s why we’ve designed our research pathways and programs to be flexible – so you can choose to study full-time or part-time. Advance your study goals without compromising your current commitments. Sponsors and income: - • 2 to 3 sponsors preferred with income range INR 12,00,000 to INR 15,00,000 depending on profile; 3 years ITRs with computation sheets mandatory and all income sources must be independently verifiable and consistent. Proof of income and funds: - • Applicants must show genuine access to at least one year of tuition, living and travel funds through Nationalised Bank with clear accumulation trail. Genuineness checks: - • Genuine Student Requirement applies with strict assessment of visa responses, risk factors, and financial consistency; higher scrutiny for Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab, with interview and document verification at university discretion. Loan Readiness: - •Loans from CREDILA or any other NBFC will not be accepted. For more course related information, Please visit the university website.
Eligibility and requirements
Language tests, standardized exams and academic entry notes exposed from the imported program record.
IELTS
6.5
PTE
64
General entry requirement
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 A completed bachelor degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution. OR Professional experience Equivalent professional / employment experience. UG 55%
Offerings, intakes and deadlines
Year-specific destination availability with tuition, application fee, intakes and deadline notes.
Deadline varies
Intakes: Feb, Jul
Display intakes: Feb, Jul
Upcoming deadlines: Jul-2026:29-05-2026
Closed intakes: Feb:::2026:::0:::1:::Intake Passed
Tuition
AUD 21,700
Application fee
AUD 150
Deadline varies
Intakes: Feb, Jul
Display intakes: Feb, Jul
Upcoming deadlines: Jul-2026:29-05-2026
Closed intakes: Feb:::2026:::0:::1:::Intake Passed
Tuition
AUD 21,700
Application fee
AUD 150
Deadline varies
Intakes: Feb, Jul
Display intakes: Feb, Jul
Upcoming deadlines: Jul-2026:29-05-2026
Closed intakes: Feb:::2026:::0:::1:::Intake Passed
Tuition
AUD 21,700
Application fee
AUD 150
Deadline varies
Intakes: Feb, Jul
Display intakes: Feb, Jul
Upcoming deadlines: Jul-2026:29-05-2026
Closed intakes: Feb:::2026:::0:::1:::Intake Passed
Tuition
AUD 21,700
Application fee
AUD 150
Scholarships and rankings
https://adelaideuni.edu.au/study/scholarships/
US News Ranking
99
QS World Ranking
82
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