
Graduate Certificate in Evaluation
Education
This course is designed for those who wish to take a leadership role in evaluation practice, working in fields such as policy and program planning, training, teaching, performance auditing, management and consulting in the public sector, non-government agencies, business and consultancies. The course familiarizes students with theories underlying policy and program development, the roles of various types of evaluation as well as key concepts and approaches to evaluation. It will encourage critic
Official- Duration
- 6 months
- Qualification
- Graduate Certificate
- AQF 8
- Campus
- Parkville
- VIC · +1 more campus
- Course code
- CRICOS 073591A
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Course overview
This course is designed for those who wish to take a leadership role in evaluation practice, working in fields such as policy and program planning, training, teaching, performance auditing, management and consulting in the public sector, non-government agencies, business and consultancies. The course familiarizes students with theories underlying policy and program development, the roles of various types of evaluation as well as key concepts and approaches to evaluation. It will encourage critical review of important issues in the design, conduct and use of evaluation.
Entry requirements
Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Or - Have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have two years of documented relevant experience. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Education, Teaching (Primary, Secondary, or Early Childhood), Special Education, Educational Psychology, STEM Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy TESOL / Language and Literacy, Educational Leadership or Policy, Social Work (with an education or youth focus), Youth Work or Community Education, Human Development or Child Development, Sociology or Anthropology of Education, Indigenous Education, Learning Design / Educational Technology. Relevant experience for this course may include (but is not limited to): School settings (Primary, Secondary, Vocational), Early Childhood settings, Special Education, TAFE, Higher Education, Learning Designers, workplace educators, community-based educators, Government education departments, education policy, education technology experience. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.
English language
Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.
- IELTS AcademicOverall 7
Additional requirements
Academic entry requirement
To be considered for entry into this course, you must: - Have completed a bachelor honours degree (AQF8) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Or - Have completed a Bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in any discipline. And - Have completed at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in a cognate (relevant) discipline. Or - Have completed a bachelor degree (AQF7) or equivalent in a cognate (relevant) discipline. And - Have two years of documented relevant experience. Cognate (relevant) disciplines include: Education, Teaching (Primary, Secondary, or Early Childhood), Special Education, Educational Psychology, STEM Education, Curriculum and Pedagogy TESOL / Language and Literacy, Educational Leadership or Policy, Social Work (with an education or youth focus), Youth Work or Community Education, Human Development or Child Development, Sociology or Anthropology of Education, Indigenous Education, Learning Design / Educational Technology. Relevant experience for this course may include (but is not limited to): School settings (Primary, Secondary, Vocational), Early Childhood settings, Special Education, TAFE, Higher Education, Learning Designers, workplace educators, community-based educators, Government education departments, education policy, education technology experience. The University of Melbourne is committed to maintaining a transparent admissions policy by clearly communicating all entry scores to prospective students. Entry requirements to the University of Melbourne are regularly reviewed to ensure they align with the University's Selection and Admissions Policy. The entry requirements published for this course will apply from the start year 2027 intake onwards. Relevant experience is measured in full-time years but may be completed within a part-time equivalent timeframe.
Intakes and tuition
Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Semester 1 | The University of Melbourne | — | — | $17,488per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | The University of Melbourne | — | — | — | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Online | — | — | — | International students |
Where it is taught
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Graduate Certificate in Evaluationstudy.unimelb.edu.au
- The University of Melbourneunimelb.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Information for international students from ChinaOfficial source
- English language requirementsOfficial source
- Graduate coursework entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Graduate research entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Undergraduate entry requirements for international applicantsOfficial source
- Australian Year 12 international entry score guideOfficial source
- GCE A Levels entry score guideOfficial source
- International Baccalaureate entry score guideOfficial source
- Trinity College Foundation Studies entry score guideOfficial source
- Official course catalogue and course-specific entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

