Overview

Course aims

Relying on proven methods and theories, students of the Evaluation program from the University of Melbourne 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 organisations’ 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.

Programme Structure

What you will learn

Students of this program will learn how to collect and analyse evidence to inform the delivery of successful programs, considering processes, output and outcomes, and consider various approaches to tackle the questions of value and engage with different methodological tools and traditions.

You will develop a wide-ranging understanding of evaluation literature and research including, the nature and purpose of evaluation, types of evaluations, methodologies for conducting research in evaluation, and evaluation-specific tools.

This program encourages students to critically review important issues in the design, conduct, and use of evaluation. Students will become well-informed in using design options for maximising the impact of social interventions.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-03-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

91

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PTE Academic

72

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IELTS

7

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Credits

100 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Social Policy View 4 other Masters in Social Policy in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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91

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72

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Course code: MC-EVALO

To be considered for entry into this course, you must have completed:

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.

You must also submit:

A one-page curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, AND
A 400-word personal statement outlining why you wish to be considered for this course.

Tuition Fees

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37984 AUD / year

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36000 AUD / year

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Funding

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