Educational Research - D4004
Graduate certificate
This course is designed for students with a first qualification in the education discipline who want to undertake a graduate research degree such as a research masters or a PhD, but do not meet the eligibility requirements of previous research experience or feel that they do not have sufficient research experience.
This course will orientate you to educational research and provide you with an understanding of educational research methodologies and research design. You will apply this understanding through the design and implementation of a research project which will demonstrate your capacity to undertake and communicate research synthesis, analysis and evaluation. Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree with the Faculty of Education.
The course will provide you with a sound basis in educational research, enabling you to demonstrate that you can:
- evaluate educational research with an understanding of a range of research methodologies,
- define an issue in education and plan an investigable research project,
- design and undertake a significant research project in Education, and
- write up the results of the research project and demonstrate the capacity to adhere to the conventions of research.
At a glance
Course Details
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| Note: | Domestic students: This on-campus course is delivered in flexible mode. Students can choose to engage via a fully online offering or to combine this with attendance at the face-to-face component if they are able and interested. |
Duration |
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Start date |
Term 1 (January) and Term 3 (July) |
Qualification |
Graduate Certificate of Educational Research |
Entry Requirements
You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.
Minimum Entry Requirements (International students)
Qualifications
An Australian four year bachelor degree (or equivalent) in education or a related discipline, including but not limited to TESOL, counselling, teaching and the social sciences with an average mark of at least 65%.
English entry requirements
Level A
| IELTS (Academic): 6.5 Overall score, with minimum band scores: Listening 6.0, Reading 6.0, Writing 6.0 and Speaking 6.0 | or | Pearson Test of English (Academic): 58 Overall score, with minimum scores: Listening 50, Reading 50, Speaking 50 and Writing 50 | or | TOEFL iBT: 0 - 120 scale: 1 - 6 scale: | or |
Courses that require English Level A only: Other approved English tests (minimum entry scores apply) Courses with English Level B, C, D, E and F: Other approved English tests (higher entry scores apply than specified) |
University entrance requirements
Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.
Extra Requirements
You will need to include a detailed resume listing qualifications, work experience and details of two recent referees.
The course structure and progression map can be viewed in the Handbook.
Making the application
Future students
Course start date(s)
Term 1 (January) and Term 3 (July)
Application dates
Please submit your application during relevant application dates:
- Term 1, 2027 intake:
1 August 2026 – 30 November 2026 - Term 3, 2027 intake:
1 February 2027 – 1 June 2027
How to apply
Apply directly to Monash using course code D4004.
Current Monash students
You may apply to transfer from another Monash course. Transfers are a competitive process. You may apply mid-year for available courses however consideration will be given as to whether you will be able to follow your course progression.
Please note that if you apply for a course transfer, you should still enrol in your current course as if you were continuing so as not to jeopardise your enrolment in the Faculty if your transfer application is unsuccessful. More about Course Transfer.
Self assess for credit eligibility
Check for study credit using the "Credit search" link on the Credit for prior study page.
Fees
Fees are subject to change annually.
International fee
Please note: The fee information displayed is based on the 2026 rates and should only be used as a guide.
The total fees for 2026 for this 24 credit point (6 month full-time) course are:
A$21,150
The equivalent fee per 48 credit points representing a standard full-time course load for 2026 would be A$42,300
Scholarships
We offer over 360 types of scholarships, valued at up to $280,000. Some scholarships offer one-off payments while others continue for the length of your course. Learn more about Monash Scholarships.
Enrolment Obligations
International students enrolling in a CRICOS-registered course can study no more than one third (33%) of their course by distance and/or online learning. Students must enrol in at least one unit that is not by distance and/or online in each compulsory study period unless the student is completing the last unit of their course. See standard 8.19 and 8.20 of National Code of Practice for Providers of Education and Training to Overseas Students 2018.
CRICOS code: 079582J
International course guides
If you are an international student and wish to find out more about our courses, entry requirements, studying at Monash and more, please download our international course guides below.
International Study Grants
