Graduate Certificate in Research and Evaluation for Practice
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| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2027-03-01 | - |
Program Overview
University Program Information
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- Business
- Computer science and information technology
- Creative arts and media
- Criminology
- Defence and national security
- Education
- Engineering
- Environment
- Health
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- International relations and political science
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Research Areas
The university's research areas include:
- Engineering and technology
- Health and medical
- People and society
- Science, environment and natural resources
- Emerging research - Defence
Graduate Certificate in Research and Evaluation for Practice
Key Info
- Entry requirements: Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent
- Duration: 1 year
- Delivery mode: In person, online
- Availability: Part-time
- Start dates: March
- Annual indicative fees (2026): $16,050 (FFP)
Course Description
The Graduate Certificate in Research and Evaluation for Practice focuses on developing skills to evaluate and improve programs and policies. It is designed for those in fields such as education, social work, and policy. Students will be prepared to design meaningful research that drives sustainable, evidence-based change in their professional settings.
Career Outcomes
The Graduate Certificate in Research and Evaluation for Practice will prepare students to excel in an increasingly data-driven world. Potential occupations include:
- Graduate research officer
- Social researcher
- Field researcher
- Grant writer
- Evaluation officer
- Analyst and policy advisor
- Program manager Potential employers include:
- Telethon Kids Institute
- SAHMRI
- Department for Health and Wellbeing
- Department for Education
- Australian institute of health and welfare
- Primary and Secondary Schools
Program of Study
Students will gain working knowledge of terms, assumptions, and approaches to research in the social and political sciences. They will learn how to apply focused and ethical research methods and apply various communication skills and evidence-based practices to communicate research insights effectively. Topics include:
- Research Informed Decision Making in Practice
- Gathering Data in the Real World
- Research and Evaluation for Practice
- Evaluating Practice and Policy
Admission Pathways
The university offers various admission pathways, including:
- Year 12 entry
- TAFE/VET to uni
- Skills for Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT)
- Indigenous Admission Scheme
- Course pathways
- Military academic pathways
- Foundation Studies
Apply
To apply, students must:
- Select their preferred course
- Check entry requirements
- Check individual course entries on SATAC for information on important dates
- Apply online at SATAC
Entry Requirements
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.