University of the Sunshine Coast

Graduate Certificate in Education Research

Education

Make a difference in the field of education and expand your career possibilities. Whether looking to explore an aspect of pedagogy, or looking for a pathway to a PhD, this program provides opportunity to deepen your knowledge in a collaborative environment. In this program you will work under UniSCs highly trained staff to develop ideas into a researchable topic. You will develop advanced postgraduate skills in research methods, information literacy, proposal writing and research dissemination.

Official
Duration
6 months
Qualification
Graduate Certificate
AQF 8
Campus
Sippy Downs
QLD · +1 more campus
Course code
CRICOS 099395B
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Course overview

Make a difference in the field of education and expand your career possibilities. Whether looking to explore an aspect of pedagogy, or looking for a pathway to a PhD, this program provides opportunity to deepen your knowledge in a collaborative environment. In this program you will work under UniSCs highly trained staff to develop ideas into a researchable topic. You will develop advanced postgraduate skills in research methods, information literacy, proposal writing and research dissemination.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6L 5.5 · R 5.5 · W 5.5 · S 5.5

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    A student entering the Graduate Certificate in Education Research will normally be required to hold a four year bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) qualification in the education discipline from a recognised institution, or equivalent qualification.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Recognised bachelor-equivalent qualification; program-specific GPA, discipline or experience; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Semester 1UniSC Sunshine Coast8 March 2027—$14,000per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1UniSC Online8 March 2027——International students
2027 · Semester 2UniSC Sunshine Coast12 July 2027——International students
2027 · Semester 2UniSC Online12 July 2027——International students

Where it is taught

  • UniSC Sunshine Coast

    Primary

    90 Sippy Downs Drive, SIPPY DOWNS, QLD, 4556, SIPPY DOWNS, QLD

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  • UniSC Online

    QLD

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Graduate Certificate in Education Researchunisc.edu.au
  2. University of the Sunshine Coastunisc.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source
  5. Undergraduate program admission requirementsOfficial source
  6. International Study Guide 2026Official source
  7. Postgraduate admissions requirementsOfficial source

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Graduate Certificate in Education Research at University of the Sunshine Coast: Fees & Entry Requirements