About

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Evaluation uses the latest research and insights to provide students with extensive knowledge and skills of evaluation theory and practice that can be applied to work settings.

Developed by the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre, this is one of the few courses available online that specialise in Evaluation.

If you are a busy professional planning to forge a new career, or looking to take a leadership role in evaluation practice, this course is for you.

By successfully completing this course you may be eligible for credit toward the Master of Evaluation.

International students are welcome to study this course. However, please note that this course is not available to international students who require a student visa to study in Australia as it does not meet the onshore study requirements and it is not registered with CRICOS.

Course aims

This course is designed to produce evaluation specialists who have a strong understanding of the theoretical and practical skills relevant to this area. By undertaking this course, you will become familiar with theories underlying policy and program development, ethical practice, key concepts and approaches to evaluation and the various roles of an evaluator.

As a graduate of this course, you’ll be able to apply your creative and critical thinking skills to design and conduct evaluation and research activities.

Related pathway courses

Master of Evaluation.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Admission criteria

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

A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, OR
A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in a relevant discipline, OR
A three-year undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and at least two years of documented relevant work experience.

You must also submit:

A one-page curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, and
A personal statement, of up to 400 words, outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.

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

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 24; reading 24; listening 24
PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72
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.

The Selection Committee will also consider your personal statement, CV, and if relevant to your application, your professional experience.

English Program 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 24; reading 24; listening 24

PEARSON

72+

with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 72

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

Who the course is for

This course is for professionals from a wide range of roles within various sectors including:

International development
Health
Education
Corporate sector
Community sector.

Career outcomes

By gaining a qualification in evaluation, you could successfully apply your evaluation skills to the relevant roles listed below:

Senior Program Planner
Senior Trainer and Assessor
Year Level Coordinator
Senior Internal Auditor
Manager, Planning and Performance
Senior Consultant.

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Fee Information

Tuition Fee

12,357 / year

Application Fee 154