Graduate Certificate of Education Research
2019 Deakin University Handbook
| Year | 2019 course information |
|---|---|
| Award granted | Graduate Certificate of Education Research |
| Course Map | This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2019. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2019. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2019. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser. |
| Campus | This course is only offered Online |
| Cloud Campus | Yes |
| Duration | 1.3 year part-time or equivalent Note: It is recommended to be completed over four trimesters |
| Deakin course code | E590 |
| Approval status | This course is approved by the University under the Higher Education Standards Framework |
| Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) recognition | The award conferred upon completion is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 8. |
Course sub-headings
- Course overview
- Career opportunities
- Participation requirements
- Pathways
- Research information
- Fees and charges
- Course Learning Outcomes
- Course rules
- Course structure
- Research and research-related study
Course overview
The Graduate Certificate of Education Research provides a grounding in education research theories, methodologies, design, ethics and conduct for those who have gained an Education related qualification, or a Bachelor degree or higher in any discipline PLUS three years relevant work experience but are ineligible for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). Participants design and conduct a guided research project and develop a Research Paper.
Graduates will develop knowledge and skills in:
- identification of an issue in education and design of a related research study
- evaluation of research in education through understanding a range of research theories and methodologies
- conduct of a guided education research project
- engagement with a community of education researchers through knowledge exchange
- creation of shareable products that adhere to the conventions of research including a research paper that reports on the project
Career opportunities
The Graduate Certificate of Education Research supports development of research projects and research capacities required for contemporary leadership in education. For those who achieve 70+ on their Research Paper, it also provides a pathway into a PhD at Deakin University.
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Participation requirements
Reasonable adjustments to participation and other course requirements will be made for students with a disability. Click here for more information.
Pathways
Result of 60-69 marks in EDX704 Research Paper B is a pathway to Master of Education (Research) with opportunity to upgrade to a PhD at Colloquium.
Result of 70+ marks in EDX704 Research Paper B is a pathway to a PhD.
Research information
The four unit sequence comprises two research training units which provide foundational specialist research training knowledge; and two units wherein a guided research project in a specialist area is undertaken with assistance from an academic supervisor.
Fees and charges
Fees and charges vary depending on your course, your fee category and the year you started. To find out about the fees and charges that apply to you, visit www.deakin.edu.au/fees.
Course Learning Outcomes
| Deakin Graduate Learning Outcomes | Course Learning Outcomes |
| Discipline specific knowledge and capabilities | Demonstrate specialist knowledge of contemporary research methodologies and traditions; apply this knowledge to the critique and conduct of research in a range of education contexts. |
| Communication | Employ a range of oral and written communication strategies required of professional educators and learning professionals to be able to critique and conduct research in professional and scholarly contexts. |
| Digital literacy | Apply advanced digital skills to select appropriate digital technologies to research, analyse, report, evaluate and communicate within education research contexts. |
| Critical thinking | Demonstrate specialist skills in critical analysis and synthesis of complex ideas in education research contexts. |
| Problem solving | Analyse critically issues and problems in education research contexts and generate approaches to examine them appropriately |
| Self-management | Apply the knowledge and skills required of professional educators and learning professionals to demonstrate autonomy, judgement, adaptability and ethical behaviours and responsibility in education research contexts. |
| Approved by Faculty Board August 2017 | |
Course rules
Students must complete 4 credit points of core units and AAI018 Academic Integrity (0-credit-point compulsory unit)
Course structure
| EDX701 | Research Design Development and Method |
| EDX712 | Theory and Methodology in Education Research |
| EDX703 | Research Paper A |
| EDX704 | Research Paper B |
Other course information
Course duration - additional information
Course duration may be affected by delays in completing course requirements, such as accessing or completing work placements.
Research and research-related study
The four unit sequence comprises two research training units which provide foundational specialist research training knowledge; and two units wherein a guided research project in a specialist area is undertaken with assistance from an academic supervisor.
The two research training units are:
EDX701 Research Design Development and Method
EDX712 Theory and Methodology in Education Research
The two units wherein a guided research project is undertaken are:
EDX703 Research Paper A
EDX704 Research Paper B