Education Research

Overview

Make an impact on the education sector with a Graduate Certificate in Education Research. This course will give you the skills and knowledge to critically evaluate approaches to teaching and learning, with a focus on what informs observation and decision making, with the intention for enhancing change.

Take your learnings back to your workplace. You'll gain actionable insights on ways to improve your current ways of working, and develop the skills and knowledge needed to enhance your future practice. Or, take the first step towards further study – this certificate will give you credit for your studies towards our Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education, or Master of Education.

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*.

*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer Domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Supported Places. Offer subject to change.

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Courses

Graduate Certificate in Education Research

Duration: 1 year (part-time)

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2GC196 (Commonwealth supported place)
2GC696 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$2,312 (Commonwealth supported)
$11,656 (Full fee paying)

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2GC196 (CSP)

2GC696 (FFP)

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Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education

Duration: 1.5 years

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM695 (Full fee paying)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported place)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education

Duration: 2 years

Delivery mode:
In person
Online

Location:
Bedford Park

Availability:
Full-time
Part-time

Start dates:
March
July

SATAC code:
2CM661 (Full fee paying)
2CM261 (Commonwealth supported place)

Annual indicative fees (2025):
$4,624 (Commonwealth supported place)
$23,312 (Full fee paying)

Further information on fees listed

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Masters

Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Master of Education

Master of Inclusive & Specialised Education

*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.

What you will study

This course will give you the tools to reflect on contemporary research methods and ethical research practices to address challenges in education.

You will gain working knowledge of terms, assumptions and approaches to research in education and the social sciences; learn how to apply focussed and ethical research methods; and apply various communication skills and evidence-based practices to communicate research insights effectively.

You’ll study topics including:

Approaches to Research
Research Design and Methods
Qualitative and Quantitative Analysis in Education
Independent Research Study.

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Graduate Certificate in Education Research

Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education (1.5 years)

Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education (2 years)

Entry requirements

Graduate Certificate

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.

Masters (2 year)

Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Education, Teaching or a closely related discipline.

Masters (1.5 year)

Applicants must normally hold a degree or equivalent qualification in Education, Disability Studies, Psychology, Speech and Language therapy, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy or a closely related discipline.