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Graduate Certificate in Education Research

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 USC’s highly trained staff to develop ideas into a researchable topic
  • Develop advanced postgraduate skills in research methods, information literacy, proposal writing and research dissemination

Location

CRICOS code

099395B

Duration

6 months 6 months Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.

Indicative fees

Indicative 2025 fees (A$)

A$9,060 Fee-paying
Fee-paying
A$13,700 / A$13,700 Annual fee / Estimated total fee
Annual fee / Estimated total fee

Start

  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2

Semester 2 commencement available only in part-time study mode

Semester 2 commencement available only in part-time study mode

Start
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
  • Semester 1
  • Semester 2
Delivery mode
  • Blended Learning
  • Online
Total courses
2
Total units
48
Duration
6 months 6 months
CRICOS code
099395B
UniSC program code
ED511
Program structure
Required courses (2) 48 units
CourseSemester of offerUnitsRequisites
EDN701 Innovation Management and Professional Development
EDN705 Project Management Principles

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

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.

English language requirements

You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).

Additional entry information

Standard English language requirements apply.

Program requirements
Program requirements
  • Successfully complete 48 units as outlined in the Program Structure
  • Semester 2 commencement available only in part-time study mode
  • Online program enrolment is only available to domestic students
  • International students must complete both courses in the program on campus as they can only complete 12 units of study online and each course is 24 units
Program notes
  • The Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a postgraduate qualification designed for educators currently working in the field. It does not qualify graduates for teacher registration.

Fee-paying estimate
A$9,060
Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$13,700
Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
A$13,700