Course overview
This course is designed for those who wish to take a leadership role in evaluation practice, working in fields such as policy and program planning, training, teaching, performance auditing, management and consulting in the public sector, non-government agencies, business and consultancies. The course familiarizes students with theories underlying policy and program development, the roles of various types of evaluation as well as key concepts and approaches to evaluation. It will encourage critical review of important issues in the design, conduct and use of evaluation.
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Studies in Australia
Source: Studies in Australia course page. Course page URL: https://www.studiesinaustralia.com/courses-in-australia/the-university-of-melbourne/courses/graduate-certificate-in-evaluation.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, OR
- A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in a relevant discipline, OR
- A personal statement, of up to 400 words, outlining why you wish to be considered for this course. A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, OR A three-year undergraduate qualification and at least 50 credit points (or equivalent) of graduate study in a relevant discipline, OR A three-year undergraduate qualification in a relevant discipline and at least two years of documented relevant work experience. A one-page curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, and A personal statement, of up to 400 words, outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.
Campuses & intake dates
- Online

