Graduate Certificate of Education Research

2020 Deakin University Handbook

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Year	2020 course information
Award granted	Graduate Certificate of Education Research
Course Map	This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 1 2020. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 2 2020. This course map is for new students commencing from Trimester 3 2020. Course maps for commencement in previous years are available on the Course Maps webpage or please contact a Student Adviser in Student Central.
Campus	This course is only offered Online
Cloud Campus	Yes
Duration	1.3 years part-time or equivalent Note: It is recommended to be completed over four trimesters, 2 years part-time
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

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 the Current students fees website.

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