Graduate Certificate in Educational Research | Study |

1. To be considered for entry into this course, you must have: _1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:_ - _A four year degree in a cognate area, or equivalent; or_ - _An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area;_ _AND_ - _A weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or_ - _A minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent documented, relevant work experience_ _Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection._ _2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:_ - _Prior academic performance; and_ - _Work experience if applicable._ _3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with theAcademic Board rules on the use of selection instruments._ _4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’sEnglish language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board,performance band 7 is required._ _Note:_ _Cognate areas include education, sociology (with an education focus or within an education context) and psychology (with an education focus or within an education context)._ Where degree levels are referenced, levels align with the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF). Applications are assessed against these standards. 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. 2. - _An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate area;_ _AND_ - _A weighted average mark of at least H2B (70%), or equivalent; or_ - _A minimum of 2 years full-time equivalent documented, relevant work experience_ _Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection._ _2. In ranking a Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.