Postgraduate Certificate of Research Preparation (Human Sciences)
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Overview
This certificate is designed to help you pursue a higher research degree (Master of Philosophy or research doctorate) in Early Childhood, Education, Linguistics or Special Education.
You may apply for entry into a research degree if you complete this certificate with a grade of credit or above. Please consult the relevant department for advice.
Key features
- Provides a solid grounding in research skills and techniques.
- Project supervisor will guide you in your submission of the thesis.
- You will receive formal training in research methods.
- Flexible study options give you the choice of full-time or part-time study, and on-campus or distance education.
Minimum course duration
1 semester
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Suitable for
Suitable if you are interested in pursuing higher research degree but have not completed a dissertation component in your previous degree. For example, if you have a relevant Bachelors degree without Honours or a coursework Masters without a research component.
Course fee
AUD $5,700.00 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
Bachelor degree with relevant major or relevant Masters degree without a 25% research component.
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 12 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this certificate
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 4cp from | APPL902 | Research Methods in Language Study | ||
| CAUD812 | Research Design Skills | ||||
| EDCN801 | Searching and Constructing a Literature Review | ||||
| SPED801 | Key Research Issues and Methods in Special Education | ||||
| SPH810 | Research in Human Communication Disorders | 4 | |||
| Required | 8cp from | EDCN802 | Designing Educational Research | ||
| EDCN803 | Conducting and Communicating a Research Project | ||||
| or 8 cp from 8cp from | |||||
| LING934 | Linguistics Dissertation Part A | ||||
| LING935 | Linguistics Dissertation Part B | ||||
| or 8 cp from 8cp from | |||||
| SPED901 | Special Education Project Stage I | ||||
| SPED902 | Special Education Project Stage II | 8 | |||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this certificate | 12 | ||||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
