When assessing applications for higher degrees by research, well look at the level, type and your performance in previous tertiary study and any professional experience you may have.

For entry into a research degree, youll need to have completed one of the following-
an Australian bachelor's degree with honours
a master's degree (or international equivalent) that includes a research component for example a master by coursework with a research thesis or a master by research degree.
In addition to your tertiary qualification, youll need to show advanced knowledge in the study area relevant to your research topic.

Additional admission requirements
The Graduate Certificate in Research Methods and Design exists as an exit award only, for those students admitted to the PhD.

If a candidate fails to meet academic requirements during candidature, they may be eligible for the Graduate Certificate as an exit award providing the requirements of the award have been met.

Where a candidate fails to meet the academic requirements of the Graduate Certificate, they will be discontinued from the PhD and offered the opportunity to reattempt failed units and, if successful, exit with a Graduate Certificate. The Graduate Certificate will not be awarded if the candidate successfully completes the PhD.

Academic IELTS of 6.5 or equivalent, with no band score below 6.0
TOEFL iBT - Overall score of 79 with (R-13, L - 12, S-18, W-21)