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Victoria University (VU)

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Graduate Certificate in Research Skills

  • Graduate Certificate

Launch a career in research or prepare for a research degree, with a Graduate Certificate in Research Skills from Victoria University.

Key details

Degree Type
Graduate Certificate
Duration
0.5 year full-time
Course Code
UTRS

About this course

You will gain essential understanding of the research process, including:

  • research methods
  • analytical skills
  • organisational skills
  • research ethics
  • academic writing
  • professional communication.

While studying, you will make invaluable connections with other research students and staff from diverse backgrounds - establishing a support network for your future.

Graduate well prepared for professional roles that require research skills, or for further postgraduate study - and take an important step towards your study goals or dream career.

Study locations

Footscray Park

Career pathways

Research is an important skill in a wide range of professional careers. A research qualification will help you find a satisfying role in the competitive job market, or progress to further study.

You'll have the experience and confidence to apply for research-related roles in your area of expertise, such as:

  • education settings
  • business fields
  • policy development
  • media or communications
  • libraries or museums
  • public sector
  • scientific research organisations
  • health or sport organisations.

Course structure

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Research Skills, students will be required to complete:

  • 24 credit points of core units
  • 24 credit points elective units (from list)

Credit for prior study or work

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Business & Management courses at Victoria University (VU).
82.9%
Overall satisfaction
79.6%
Skill scale
64.7%
Teaching scale
91.5%
Employed full-time
$101k
Average salary