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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 Unknown

How do I become a researcher?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced

Bachelor of Archaeology

On Campus
3 years
$43,668 - $46,500
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Additional requirements may apply.
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Bachelor of Science (Honours)

Online
12 months
$0 - $8,948
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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Linguistics)

On Campus
3 years
$26,940 - $40,950
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Bachelor of Psychological Science (Philosophy)

On Campus
3 years
$26,940 - $40,950
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) (English)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $16,323
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $27,756
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Doctor of Philosophy

Blended, On Campus, Online
3 - 4 years
$0 - $156,000
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Bachelor of Speech Pathology (Honours)

On Campus
4 years
$0 - $105,280
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Master of Philosophy

Blended, Online
18 - 24 months
$0 - $28,548
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Bachelor of Creative Arts (Honours)

On Campus
12 months
$0 - $8,948
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