Help design the future of education.
This program is for those seeking to develop your research skills to gain entry to research higher degree studies.
Please note: No direct entry. This program is only available as an exit point - refer to the Master of Education
This program is for those seeking to develop your research skills to gain entry to research higher degree studies.
This program is for professionals devoted to the development of research skills to gain access to a research higher degree program.
You will love this program if you have a research idea, and you want to upgrade your skills and knowledge in a collaborative environment with other like-minded education researchers. You’ll work under the supervision of USC’s highly trained staff, all with doctoral qualifications in education, to develop your idea into a researchable topic. Develop advanced postgraduate skills in research methods, information literacy, proposal writing and research dissemination ready to succeed in your research higher degree program.
The Graduate Certificate in Education Research is aimed at educators currently working in the field and does not qualify graduates for teacher registration. It does provide innovative knowledge in education research to support your application for research higher degree studies in education. This is an excellent pathway to gain entry into a Master of Education by Research or Doctor of Philosophy in education.
Admission requirements
The program is only available as an exit point only. Students should refer to the Master of Education.
Program structure
Required courses (4)
Course Semester of offer Units Requisites EDU709 Creative Writing and Editing for Publication EDU750 Reality Bites: An Exploration of Non-Fiction EDU753 Wonderworlds: An Exploration of English Literature EDU758 Playing with Words : an Introduction to Creative Writing Craft
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 48
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
- Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Program notes
- Program is available as an exit point only
- Not available to International students on a Student Visa