The Master of Education (Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment) combines the study of research design and methods, evaluation and assessment with a research focus on major contemporary education policy issues. The program is designed for people pursuing research and academic careers in education, social science and human services.

The Master of Education (Educational Research, Evaluation and Assessment) covers four main areas:

• research design, methods, and evaluation
• information and data analysis including both qualitative and quantitative methods
• program evaluation
• assessment in education.

Graduates from this course are qualified for a wide range of positions in government agencies, private research companies, non-profit organisations, and schools, colleges and universities.

Potential occupations include:

• project and research consultant
• policy researcher and analyst
• program evaluator
• assessment specialist
• methodological consultant.

Professional accreditation/recognition

The program is not designed to be an initial preparation for teaching and does not lead to teacher registration.