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Torrens University

Adelaide , South Australia ,Australia

Graduate Diploma of Research Studies

A Graduate Diploma of Research Studies offers advanced theoretical and technical knowledge and skills in research. During your studies, you will undertake eight core subjects including a Preliminary Research Thesis. The course includes a strong foundation in research skills and research project planning and implementation which will provide students with the analytical and communication skills required for future research.

You will also gain advanced cognitive technical and communication skills, which you will use to analyse, evaluate, and transform information to complete a range of activities, and generate and transmit solutions to complex problems. On completion you will be equipped to work in research-related fields and support researchers with foundation research skills.

Campus Information

Sydney

Sydney is home to stunning beaches surrounded by natural beauty. Sydney is Australia’s largest city,

Flinders street campus (Melbourne)

Known for its varied and dynamic culture, Melbourne (the capital city of Victoria) is rated as Australia’s best and most liveable city for students.

Brisbane

Enjoy the beach all year long in Brisbane where the sub-tropical weather makes for pleasant winter days and an average 300 days of sunshine year round.

Adelaide

Adelaide, the capital city of South Australia, is consistently voted among the most liveable cities in the world.

Intakes

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Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Application Process

More Information Required
10 Days
Possible Interview Call from Institution
10 Days
Provisional/Unconditional Offer
20 Days
Visa Process
30 Days

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Your fundamental cybersecurity and IT skills and knowledge will enable you to enter the growing field of ICT security professionals. The Graduate Certificate of Cybersecurity also provides an alternative entry path for further study into the Master of Cybersecurity courses.

Potential career paths

  • Cybersecurity Engineer
  • Chief Security Officer
  • Cloud Security Specialist

PSW Opportunity

Post Study Work Steam Renames to Post Higher Education Work Steam.

  • Bachelor degree holders including honours can get upto 2 years of post study stay
  • Master by course work and extended (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 2 years
  • Masters by research (with a duration exceeding 2 years) and PhD holder can stay upto 3 years
  • The Maximum eligible age to apply for PSW will be reduced to 35 years of age from 50 years of age for all applicants

Due to the Australian Indian Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement signed by the 2 countries, according to which:

  • Indian students completing bachelor degree including honours can stay upto 2 years
  • Bachelor degree with First class honours in STEM including ICT can stay upto 3 years
  • Masters by coursework in extended researched (with a duration exceeding 2 years) can stay upto 3 years
  • PhD students can stay upto 4 years

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Before you begin your course application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements below.

  • Completion of a qualification at AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above in Information Technology, Business Information Systems or relevant disciplines
  • Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.

OR alternative entry requirements may be available. Alternative entry may include assessment and approval of prior study, or successful completion of a readiness assessment. 

 

For More Infromation Pls Contact To Our PSA Counselor.

  • Course Code: 109130G
  • Course Type: Full Time
  • Course Level: Post Graduate Diploma or Certificate
  • Duration: 01 Year  
  • Total Tuition Fee: 29500 AUD
    Average Cost of Living: 29710 AUD /year
    Application Fee: N/A
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