The University of Melbourne

Master of Evaluation

The University of Melbourne

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00116K

The Evaluation program prepares graduates to shape the strategic direction of organizational projects and programs and design effective social interventions. Designed by the Centre for Program Evaluation, this program offers students a rare opportunity to develop the evaluation skills needed to inform programs and policies with reliable evidence, support communities and drive organizational change across a range of sectors and activities. Relying on proven methods and theories, students of this program will learn how to design and conduct sound program evaluations, develop and improve effective and efficient interventions addressing complex social issues, measure their impact and monitor their activities. You will gain the ability to increase an organizations evaluation capacity and, overall, support critical decision-making processes. What is distinct about this program is that it is aligned with professional evaluation standards and practices, to give students the skills they can immediately apply to their work contexts. Whether you are currently working in an evaluation role, supervising evaluations, or seeking a career change, this multidisciplinary program can fit your needs and prepare you to confidently engage in real-world evaluation practice.

Structure

  • To gain the Master of Evaluation you must complete 100 points comprised of:
  • Three core subjects
  • A Capstone subject (EDUC90747 Evaluation Capstone)
  • Four elective subjects.

Subjects

  • Practice of Evaluation
  • Applied Research Methodology
  • Foundations of Evaluation
  • Evaluation Capstone
  • Debates in Evaluation
  • Qualitative Methods for Evaluation
  • Mixed Methods Research & Evaluation
  • Developing Evaluation Capacity
  • Impact Evaluation
  • Evaluation and Value for Money
  • Evaluation in Education
  • Quantitative Methods for Evaluation

Standard entry requirements

  • A bachelor honours degree (or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, OR
  • A three-year undergraduate qualification AND at least 50 points of credit (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 400-word personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Online Domestic: $33,984
International: $34,976
No
  • Full-time : 1 year
  • Part-time : 2 years

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