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Graduate Certificate in Applied Social Research

Official Abbreviation GradCertAppSocRes
Course Type Postgraduate
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On Campus
Armidale Semester 2 On Campus
Armidale Semester 1 Off Campus
Armidale Semester 2 Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 0.5 Years Full-time
  • 1 Year Part-time
Fees Commonwealth Supported Place
Total Credit Points 24
Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Applied Social Research is designed to enable graduates to commence or pursue further studies in applied research in the Social Sciences. Core units in the course allow students to acquire key skills in both qualitative and quantitative data production and analysis. Students will also be introduced to ethical issues in the social sciences and research report writing. Key methods introduced in the course include; surveys; interviews; focus groups; and unobtrusive techniques, such as archival research. Students will also be introduced to important research approaches, such as action research and ethnography. This technically oriented course is ideally suited to time-short life long learners seeking to re-skill and/or update their professional expertise.

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Intensive Schools Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements.
Entry Requirements

3 year Bachelor degree

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 24 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Course Structure

Credit Points
Core Units 12 cps
Elective Units 12 cps
Total 24 cps

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Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits N/A
Honours None
Scholarships None
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