Researcher

Researchers are degree-qualified professionals who seek to discover new information and technologies in their field of expertise. It could be market research (customer behaviour for product development), environmental research (changes in weather patterns for climate modelling), zoological research (animal breeding patterns for conservation of endangered species), or medical research (testing pharmaceuticals for the treatment of diseases like cancer or diabetes).

As as researcher you’ll be gathering data using industry accepted methodologies, then analysing and comparing the information with other studies or historical data. Once complete, you’ll publish your findings and have the results cross-checked and reviewed by peers and contemporaries in the same field.

It’s important work and researchers generally share (or sell) their findings to peak industry bodies, academic institutions, and private enterprises to improve their services or product offerings.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $109,980
Skill level Advanced

How do I become a researcher?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 months
$0 - $8,948
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (English and Cultural Studies)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $45,408
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Writer

Bachelor of Science (Archaeology)

Blended, On Campus
3 years
$0 - $22,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Editor Language Specialist Researcher

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (Environmental Studies)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,992
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

Blended, On Campus
12 months
$0 - $27,756
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
Researcher Historian

Doctor of Philosophy

Blended, On Campus, Online
2 - 4 years
$0 - $156,000
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Master of Philosophy

Blended, On Campus, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $28,548
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Research Master Degree (Philosophy)

Blended
24 months
Unavailable
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.

Graduate Diploma of Health Research

Blended
12 months
$0 - $23,500
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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