Graduate Certificate in Educational Research

University of Melbourne

Australia, Melbourne

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University of Melbourne

Australia , Melbourne

Key Facts

Program Level

Graduate Certificate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

070381B

Campuses

Parkville

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesFebruary-2026

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Duration 6 month(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 22,672 / year

Next Intake February-2026

Graduate Certificate in Educational Research

About

Overview

In this course, you will explore educational research methodology and design an educational research project.

On completion of this course, you may be eligible to progress to other graduate coursework or research programs, subject to entry requirements and competitive entry, including a Master of Education (Research) with advanced standing.

Internationally recognised lecturers

We're home to a number of internationally recognised education experts, and at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have:

A four-year degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline with a University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 75, OR
An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in a relevant discipline with a combined University of Melbourne equivalent score of at least 75.

Disciplines directly related to this course include education, sociology (with an education focus or within an education context) and psychology (with an education focus or within an education context).

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

Where our admission criteria includes a minimum Weighted Average Mark (WAM) and/or specific subject criteria, these are based on University of Melbourne grades and subjects. If you've studied elsewhere, we'll assess your relevant prior studies and equivalent grades. Your final WAM may be adjusted depending on your previous institution's accreditation, subject grading, and pass marks.

You can use our graduate coursework grade conversion eligibility calculator to get an indication of whether you are eligible for this course based on your previous studies and Weighted Average Mark (WAM).

Calculate your eligibility

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

English language test score requirements
If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0
TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60
CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill
*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

About selection

When assessing applications, the Selection Committee will consider your previous studies and academic performance.

The Selection Committee may request additional information to clarify any aspect of an application, according to the University’s Academic Board rules regarding selection instruments.

Meeting the published entry requirements for this course does not guarantee selection.

English Program Requirements

English language test score requirements

If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

IELTS

7.0

with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

TOEFL

94+

with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60

CAMBRIDGE

185+

with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill

*Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

Career

The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Education is widely recognised as a leader in Australian and international education research. 

Graduates interested in further study in one of the Faculty of Education’s suite of graduate research degrees may have several options, depending on their prior qualifications, academic achievement, research experience and professional experience.

Graduates of this course (GC-EDRES) may be eligible to apply to a graduate research degree including:

Doctor of Philosophy - Education (PhD)
Doctor of Education (note there are professional experience requirements associated with this degree)
Master of Philosophy - Education

Entry to these courses is a competitive process and each course has additional entry requirements such as minimum academic entry scores which must be met. Please check the Handbook course entry for details of entry requirements.

For more information about graduate research study in Education, see the Faculty of Education Research Degrees page.