In this course, you will explore educational research methodology and design an educational research project.

On completion of this course, you may be eligible to progress to other graduate coursework or research programs, subject to entry requirements and competitive entry, including a Master of Education (Research) with advanced standing.

Internationally recognised lecturers

We're home to a number of internationally recognised education experts, and at the cutting edge of teaching and research.

In this course, you will explore educational research methodology and design an educational research project in preparation for a graduate research degree.

Course structure

• 6 months full-time or 1 year part-time
• 2 x compulsory subjects:
  • a research methodology subject
  • a research project

For detailed course and subject information, see the University Handbook: Graduate Certificate in Educational Research.

Industry connections

Through your education studies and research projects, you will develop strong professional and personal connections with community and industry that will open doors to an outstanding future.

The University of Melbourne's Faculty of Education is widely recognised as a leader in Australian and international education research. ​

Graduates interested in further study in one of the Faculty of Education’s suite of graduate research degrees​ may have several options, depending on their prior qualifications, academic achievement, research experience and professional experience.

Graduates of this course (GC-EDRES) may be eligible to apply to a graduate research degree including:

• Doctor of Philosophy - Education (PhD)
• Doctor of Education (note there are professional experience requirements associated with this degree)
• Master of Philosophy - Education

Entry to these courses is a competitive process and each course has additional entry requirements such as minimum academic entry scores which must be met. ​ Please check the Handbook course entry for details of entry requirements.

For more information about graduate research study in Education, see the Faculty of Education Research Degrees page.

A four-year degree (or equivalent) in a directly related discipline with a weighted average mark (WAM) of 75% (or equivalent), OR An undergraduate qualification in any discipline AND at least

IELTS (academic English Only): Overall 7.0 (with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0)
TOEFL Internet-based test: 94 + ; Writing 27; Speaking 18; Reading 13; Listening 13;
Pearson Test of English Academic: 65 + written communicative skill of 65 and no other communicative skill below 50
Cambridge English: Advanced/ Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 185 + no less than 185 in Writing and 169 in each other skill