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Graduate Certificate in Evaluation (Online)

Graduate Certificate.
The University of Melbourne

37

in world overall ranking*

1

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

The Graduate Certificate in Evaluation uses contemporary research and insights to build extensive knowledge of evaluation theory and practice that can be applied in professional work settings. Developed by the Assessment and Evaluation Research Centre, it is a specialised evaluation course delivered 100% online and suited to working professionals. Completion may provide credit toward further study in the Master of Evaluation.

What you might learn

The course aims to develop evaluation specialists with a strong grounding in both theoretical and practical evaluation skills. Students build understanding of policy and program development, ethical practice, core evaluation concepts and approaches, and the roles and responsibilities of evaluators. Graduates strengthen creative and critical thinking to design and conduct evaluation and research activities in real-world contexts.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue roles supporting the design, delivery and assessment of programs and policies across government, education, not-for-profits and consulting. The qualification supports pathways into evaluation officer/specialist roles, monitoring and evaluation functions, and research or impact assessment positions. It is also suited to professionals seeking to lead or strengthen evaluation practice within their organisations.

Entry requirements

IELTS 7.0: with writing 7.0 and no other band less than 6.0


Living Costs in Melbourne**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 15 - 20
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 1,583 - 2,094
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,207 - 1,596
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 7 - 9
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 240 - 318

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$18,992 per year

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Information

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6 months

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January, April, July, October

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Online
Parkville

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GC-EVALO

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick iconMELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to A$56,000

tick iconMELBOURNE GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 100% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL GRADUATE MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS

Up to 50% of tuition fees

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