To be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Engineering, a student must:
hold an undergraduate degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale) over the last two years of the Bachelor degree, or
hold a Masters degree in a related discipline from a recognised University (or another tertiary education institution of equivalent standing) with a minimum grade point average of 5.0 (using a 7.0 point scale)
OR a minimum score of 575 on TOEFL
OR an internet-based (iBT) TOEFL score of 79 (no sub-score less than 19)
OR no score less than 3+ in each skill of the ISLPR (conducted by ISLPR Language Services only)
OR a minimum overall score of 176 (no score less than 169) on C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English) or C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English)
OR an overall score of 58 in the Pearson Test of English (Academic) with no score less than 50.
English test results must be no more than two years old.
The Graduate Diploma of Research Studies in Engineering is an 80 credit point program that provides an alternative route for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) program for applicants who do not possess the required qualifications for direct admission.
The Griffith Sciences Group will be responsible for the overall supervision of the student and monitoring their progress throughout the program.
CRICOS CODE:085199K
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Students must complete the following courses:
Note 1: 7001ENG is offered in Trimester 1 at Gold Coast, Trimester 2 at Nathan and online offerings are available in both Trimester 1 and 2.
Note 2: 7002ENG is offered in Trimester 1 in-person at Gold Coast/Nathan and online in Trimester 2.
Note 3: 6000-coded Engineering electives are approved by HDR Convenor in consultation with HDR Supervisor.
Exit point: Graduate Certificate in Research Studies in Engineering (3315). To exit (after completing at least 40 credit points of specified courses), a student should apply for a program transfer.
Graduates of this program will be able to plan and conduct research in their relevant field of study, and therefore will be well-placed for positions in the private, not for profit and public sectors. In addition, graduates will be able to progress to higher degree by research programs, thereby preparing them for high level research careers.
OSHC: 609 ($) AUD per year
