Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology

The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology (GCRM) equips students to apply sophisticated research skills to complex issues such as the development of a research proposal, gathering of and conceptual processing of research material, and the presentation of a research artefact, such as a dissertation.

Course Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology:

1. have a working knowledge of terms, assumptions and approaches to research that are current in selected theological disciplines;
2. have familiarity with research methods, protocols, practices and ethics;
3. apply focussed research methods towards complex research issues;
4. apply writing and communication skills to the presentation of research results.

Course Structure

The Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology consists of 72 points comprised of:

• a unit in research methodology worth 24 points, either:
  • RQ97021C Research Methodologies
  • DP9734W Human Research Methodologies
• RQ9748M Minor Thesis

Further Information

• Graduate Certificate in Research Methodology on the University of Divinity website
• Regulation 52