What is a Graduate Diploma of Research Studies?
A Graduate Diploma of Research Studies offers advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in research. During your studies, you will undertake eight core subjects including a Preliminary Research Thesis. The course includes a strong foundation in research skills and research project planning and implementation which will provide students with the analytical and communication skills required for future research.
You will also gain advanced cognitive technical and communication skills, which you will use to analyse, evaluate, and transform information to complete a range of activities, and generate and transmit solutions to complex problems. On completion you will be equipped to work in research-related fields and support researchers with foundation research skills.
Learning outcomes
- Develop an understanding of the differences between practice and theory-based literature.
- Gain skills in practical planning, searching, recording and interrogation practices.
- Develop capability in communications, critical analysis, critical problem solving and evidence-based decision making.
- Gain an understanding of the interrelationship of concepts, constructs, models, and frameworks in research.
- Develop skills in advanced research methods for qualitative and quantitative research.
- Gain an understanding of the core structure of the research proposal, research integrity and the importance of positioning a chosen research project to offer significant contribution to new knowledge.