Graduate Certificate in
Research and Evaluation for Practice

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Entry requirements

Bachelor's degree or approved equivalent

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SATAC

2GC706

Duration

1 year

Delivery mode

In person, online

Availability

Part-time

Start dates

March

Annual indicative fees (2026)

$16,050 (FFP)

SATAC

2GC706

Duration

1 year

Delivery mode

In-person, online

Part-time

Start dates

March

Annual indicative fees (2026)

$16,050 (FFP)

Gain the knowledge and skills to bridge the gap between research theory and real-world application, and become change maker in your profession.

The Graduate Certificate in Research and Evaluation for Practice focuses on developing skills to evaluate and improve programs and policies, and 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.

Your career

The Graduate Certificate in Research and Evaluation for Practice will prepare you to excel in an increasingly data driven world. It is a pathway for a career in data analysis, grant writing, and program evaluation in health, social work, education, and across the social sciences. The Graduate Certificate also prepares mid-level and higher managers to conduct data-driven evaluations of their programs, to integrate evidence-based evaluation into grant applications, and to interpret complex statistics to improve decision making.

Potential occupations

Graduate research officer
Social researcher
Field researcher
Grant writer
Evaluation officer
Analyst and policy advisor
Program manager

Potential employers

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

You will gain working knowledge of terms, assumptions and approaches to research in the social and political sciences; learn how to apply focussed and ethical research methods; and apply various communication skills and evidence-based practices to communicate research insights effectively.

Topics

Research Informed Decision Making in Practice
Gathering Data in the Real World
of Research and Evaluation for Practice
Evaluating Practice and Policy

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