Program Overview

Educational Research - D4004

Course Details

The Educational Research course is a graduate certificate program designed for students with a first qualification in the education discipline who want to undertake a graduate research degree such as a research masters or a PhD, but do not meet the eligibility requirements of previous research experience or feel that they do not have sufficient research experience.

At a Glance

• Location: On-campus at Clayton: Full time, Online: Full time & part time
• Duration: 0.5 years (full time)
• Start date: Term 1 (January) and Term 3 (July)
• Qualification: Graduate Certificate of Educational Research
• Fees: Information about fees

Entry Requirements

To be considered for entry to this course, you need to satisfy the following entrance requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)

• Qualifications: An Australian four year bachelor degree (or equivalent) in education or a related discipline, including but not limited to TESOL, counselling, teaching and the social sciences with an average mark of at least 65%.
• English entry requirements:
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50
  • TOEFL Internet-based test: 79 Overall score, with minimum scores: Reading 13, Listening 12, Speaking 18 and Writing 21
• University entrance requirements: Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Extra Requirements

You will need to include a detailed resume listing qualifications, work experience and details of two recent referees.

Course Structure

The course consists of two units, which will orient you to educational research, or education related areas such as TESOL, counselling and the social sciences. Your project will provide you with an understanding of educational research approaches and methodologies. You will apply this understanding in the implementation of a research project. It is through this project, leading to a research report of 10,000 words, that you will demonstrate your capacity to undertake and communicate high level research synthesis, analysis and evaluation.

Making the Application

Future Students

• Course start date(s): Term 1 (January) and Term 3 (July)
• Application dates:
  • Term 1, 2026 intake: 1 August 2025 – 30 November 2025
  • Term 3, 2026 intake: 1 February 2026 – 1 June 2026
• How to apply: Apply directly to Monash using course code D4004.

Current Monash Students

You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.

Fees

Fees are subject to change annually.

International Fee

The total fees for 2025 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course are: A$19,950

The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2025 would be A$39,900

Scholarships

We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.

Enrolment Obligations

International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.

CRICOS code: J

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