Course Summary
This Certificate provides an overview of the empirical research process, theories and methods so as to provide students with the insight, language and skills required to carry out empirical research in a range of disciplines.
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Entry Requirements
Minimum Entry Requirements
Undergraduate qualification of 2nd Class Honours or higher at Honours Degree level.
Applicants may also be considered provided they can demonstrate Honours Degree equivalence, which can be verified through the RPL (recognition of prior learning) process.
Shortlisted applicants may be called for interview.
Portfolio: No
Application Details
Application Deadline
Applications will open late November 2024 for September 2026 admissions.
Generally, courses will remain open to applications until all places are filled.
Course dates: late September 2026
Fees
1,100
All fees for certificate programmes must be fully paid prior to commencement of course; students cannot attend classes or access course materials until then.
The Student
Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Career Progression
On successful completion, students will be able to:
Develop appropriate and interesting research questions,
Design an empirical research study (e.g. experiment, survey, observation, interview, use of tests and scales),
Identify and evaluate alternative research designs,
Critically evaluate empirical research findings and reports,
Communicate the findings of an empirical research study to a wider audience through alternative methods (e.g. poster, website, oral presentation, empirical APA style report).
The knowledge and skills you have acquired will be invaluable in a wide range of careers and activities, and so can be applied to virtually any research related endeavour. This course will be highly relevant to individuals who:
Wish to update or develop their research skills,
Want to become familiar with the latest trends or debates in research,
Are currently engaged in an on-going research project,
Would like to engage in multi-, cross- or inter-disciplinary work.
Duration
Classes are delivered online from late September 2026 - mid March 2026.
There is a possibility that one or two classes may be face to face, in which case these classes will also be made available online.