Adelaide University
Graduate Certificate in Research Skills
- Delivery: Face to Face
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 6 months
- Course Type: Graduate Certificate
Your pathway into a research degree.
Course overview
Adelaide University's 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.
You will develop fundamental and invaluable research skills, build high-level analytical and critical thinking skills and become familiar with relevant ethical frameworks and professional accountability standards for researchers. This knowledge will prepare you for further studies in research or enable you to bring essential skills to your industry in the professional world.
Whether you aspire to establish yourself as a leading authority in your field, apply your expertise in more specialised or high-paying roles or make a positive impact by translating research findings into actionable policy and practice, Adelaide University's Graduate Certificate in Research Skills helps you take the next step towards your goals.
Key features
- Explore methodologies and approaches to research relevant to your field.
- Undertake critical reviews of research studies and literature.
- Learn how to communicate complex information and concepts to a range of audiences.
- Become familiar with relevant ethical frameworks and professional accountability standards for researchers.
- Develop high-level analytical and critical thinking skills by examining research relevant to your field.
- Gain the specialised knowledge, skills and experience valuable for conducting research at the master’s level.
- Graduate with the research skills that help you stand out in your industry.
CSP Subsidised Fees Available
This program has a limited quota of Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP). The indicative CSP price is calculated based on first year fees for EFT. The actual fee may vary if there are choices in electives or majors.
Key facts
Magill Campus
Mawson Lakes Campus
Mount Gambier Campus
Roseworthy Campus
Waite Campus
Whyalla Campus
July, 2026
What you will study
Students must complete 24 units comprising:
- 12 units for all core courses.
- 12 units for electives.
Unless otherwise indicated, each course is worth two units.
Complete 12 units for all of the following:
- Foundations of Research
- Information Resources
- Research Integrity and Ethics
- Research Teams and Projects
- Research Skills
- Research Engagement and Impact
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
To be eligible for admission, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite and essential criteria for admission:
- A completed bachelor's degree (AQF level 7) or higher from a recognised higher education institution; OR
- Equivalent professional / employment experience.
Outcomes
Learning outcomes
You will develop fundamental and invaluable research skills, build high-level analytical and critical thinking skills and become familiar with relevant ethical frameworks and professional accountability standards for researchers. This knowledge will prepare you for further studies in research or enable you to bring essential skills to your industry in the professional world.
Career outcomes
You could help translate contemporary research into actionable, evidence-based insights to improve day-to-day operations. Maybe you’ll become a policy analyst for a government organisation, helping draft new policies based on research and analysis or perhaps you’ll continue your research journey with a Master of Research, Master of Philosophy or PhD to make an original contribution to your field.
Depending on your area of expertise, further research qualifications can open doors in a range of areas, including:
- Healthcare And Clinical Research
- Education And Academia
- Information Technology And Data Science
- Government And Policy Research
- Scientific Research And Development
- Consulting Services
- Environmental Science And Sustainability
- Finance And Economics
- Creative Practice
Fees and CSP
2026 fee information is not available.
Commonwealth-supported students are charged a portion of the cost of their higher education through a student contribution. Where the duration of the program is less than one year, the total cost of the program is displayed.
Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP)
A Commonwealth Supported Place is a higher education place where the Australian Government subsidises your fees so that you only pay a portion through a student contribution amount.
The amount of student contribution you’ll pay depends on:
- Number of courses you are enrolled in.
- Unit value of courses.
- Funding cluster your courses fall under.
A HECS-HELP loan allows students to borrow from the Australian Government to cover some or all of their student contribution. To be eligible for HECS-HELP, you must be studying in a Commonwealth Supported Place.