Graduate Certificate of Research in Arts

About the course

This Graduate Certificate of Research in Arts is a stackable, part-time research training course designed to help you explore a discipline area and build core research capability. You’ll develop grounding in research theory and methods, plus professional development, with an elective to tailor your interests. It provides a pathway to further research training such as the Graduate Diploma, Master of Research and ultimately higher research degrees in Arts & Humanities.

Career outcome

This course builds research and analytical capabilities valued across sectors, supporting progression into research-support and entry research roles or strengthening professional practice with evidence-based thinking. Graduates may work as researchers or technical officers, or apply research skills in policy, program and evaluation contexts. Potential workplaces include universities, research institutes, government agencies, public service, NGOs, and businesses and corporations, aligned to Graduate Certificate-level preparation in Arts & Humanities.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)