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Graduate Certificate in Education Research
Course information for - 2025 entry
Domestic
- Domestic
- Domestic
Offered at 1 locations
- Online MT
- Online MT
- Duration
- 1 year part-time
- Fees (first year)*
- Start dates
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Semester 1 intake: Beginning February 2025Applications open August 2024Midyear (Semester 2) intake: Not available
Overview
The Graduate Certificate in Education Research offers an effective pathway for students wanting to take the next step in their career and become eligible to apply for PhD studies in Education. Offered fully online this course provides the required research training to enable students who have not completed honours degrees or master’s by research to qualify to apply for a higher degree by research program.
To prepare for potential doctoral research in Education students need to be able to identify, respond to and solve complex and emerging professional problems in education. This course will provide students with the opportunity to explore and advance their research skills and create new knowledge in a capstone research project that responds to issues and challenges relevant to their profession or disciplinary field as part of this degree.
Course details
Course structure
This is a 40cp course and students will study two 10cp units and 20cp capstone unit.
Course map
Graduate statement
AQF framework
Overseas study available
Students offshore will be able to enrol in the course as it runs online.
Entry requirements
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
a. Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree in Education; or a Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree and a recognised teaching qualification .
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Disclaimer: The course entry requirements above are for 2025 Admission.
Applicants with higher education study
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
a. Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree in Education; or a Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree and a recognised teaching qualification .
You will need to meet the minimum entry requirements and subject prerequisites for your chosen course.
If you have completed at least two units of AQF-recognised study at bachelor level or above, we’ll assign you with a new selection rank that reflects your study level, duration, and grade point average.
If your prior study or relevant work experience has provided you with knowledge, skills or experience aligned with the learning outcomes of units in your new course, you may be eligible to gain credit for study or have your prior learning recognised. This means you may be able to complete your ACU course in a shorter timeframe.
You can use our credit search tool to see what you might be eligible for. For more information about credit and recognition of prior learning at ACU, follow the link below.
Applicants with work and life experience
An applicant must also comply with the Admission to Coursework Programs Policy.
To be eligible for admission to the course, an applicant must have completed the following prerequisites:
a. Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree in Education; or a Bachelor degree equivalent to an Australian Bachelor Degree and a recognised teaching qualification .
English language requirements
IELTS: Overall score: 7.0; Individual score of 6.0 in all tests
Test of English as a Foreign Language - Academic (TOEFL): 65 with a minimum of 50 in all four communicative skills
Internet-based TOEFL (TOEFL iTB): Overall 94; minimum 21 in writing, 18 in speaking, 13 in reading and 12 in listening
ACU English Language Test: A (75-100%)
Cambridge Advanced English (CAE): Overall CAE 185. Minimum individual score of 169 in all tests.
Adjustment factors
If you’re currently completing Year 12 you may be eligible for adjustment factors that can boost your rank and help you get into your desired course.
Adjustment factors may be applied to your TAC application if you study particular subjects, attend schools geographically close to our campuses or in certain regional areas, apply as an elite athlete or performer or meet certain other criteria.
Inherent requirement
There are essential components of a course or unit that demonstrate the capabilities, knowledge and skills to achieve the core learning outcomes of that course or unit. You will need to be able to meet these inherent requirements to complete your course.
Learn more about inherent requirements for your course and how they affect you
Pathways
Further study
Graduates may be eligible for entry into a range of postgraduate Master by coursework programs as well as a PhD in Education at ACU.
Fees
Course costs
Payment options
You should be able to concentrate on getting good marks instead of worrying about how you’ll pay your fees. We have a number of options that can help you ease the financial burden, including government assistance, scholarships and income support.
Scholarships
You could be eligible for one of the hundreds of scholarships we award each year to help students from across the university with the cost of studying, accommodation or overseas study opportunities. Some of our scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit, but these aren’t just for the academically gifted; ACU also recognises excellence in community engagement and leadership. We also offer a range of scholarships for those who may be struggling financially or who have faced other barriers to accessing education.
Staff Profile
Dr Jenny Martin
Senior Lecturer (Education Studies), School of Education VIC - Melbourne
Dr Jenny Martin is the Chair of Research in the National School of Education. Her leadership in this space has contributed to the vibrant research culture of the School, which extends to our PhD pathway students, such as those undertaking the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, and the introduction of this exciting new course. Her own research program explores teaching practices that enhance student voice and agency. Her work is published in a variety of scientific journals.