Study Evaluation with us
The Postgraduate Certificate and Master of Evaluation, delivered by our Centre for Program Evaluation, are the only programs of their kind in Australasia. You will develop specialist skills with wide applications in industry, business, government, education and research.
Courses in Evaluation
Download the course brochure for more information on how to study Evaluation in 2012.
Please note, handbook entries for these programs are updated in October 2011.
| Course | Part Time | Full Time | |
| Postgraduate Certificate in Education | 1 year | 6 months | |
| Master of Education (by coursework) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Education (by Coursework and Thesis) | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Master of Evaluation (by Coursework) | 2 years | 1 year | |
| Master of Evaluation (by Coursework and Thesis) | 3 years | 18 months | |
| Doctor of Education ( by Research) | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Doctor of Philosophy | 6 years | 3 years |
Staff in Evaluation
The academics leading the Master of Evaluation offer a wealth of evaluation experience. Discover more about these experts and their research areas.
- Statistics
- Maths
- Physics
- Psychology
- Education
The Master of Evaluation is a program of professional development catering for the needs of those who wish to take a leadership role in evaluation practice. Such people are normally employed as policy and program planners, trainers, teachers, performance auditors, managers and consultants. They are drawn from public sector organizations (in areas such as education, welfare and health), non-government agencies, business, or from consultants offering evaluation services.
Career Outcomes
This course is suitable for graduates from any discipline. It will enable you to:
- demonstrate advanced knowledge and understanding of evaluation theory and practice
- apply understandings of evaluation theory and methods to a range of professional settings
- demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles that should characterise leaders in the evaluation field
- undertake high-level evaluation of policy and programs
- take a leading role in evaluation research and development, and project management.
Graduates can work as an evaluator in a wide range of fields, including education, welfare, health and private consultation.