Master of Evaluation

The Master of Evaluation at the University of Melbourne equips students with advanced skills in the design, implementation, and assessment of evaluation projects across diverse sectors. This course focuses on the development of expertise in research methodologies, data collection, analysis, and reporting tailored for policy, program, and project evaluation in educational, government, and community settings. Students engage with contemporary theories and practical frameworks, gaining insight into evidence-informed decision making and ethical evaluation practice.

This master's qualification is structured over 1.5 years of full-time study and typically consists of a series of core and elective units of study, each offering set credit points that contribute to the total required for graduation. Students often benefit from work-integrated learning activities, such as case studies or real-world evaluation projects, enabling practical application of evaluation concepts. A capstone experience may be incorporated, challenging students to design and conduct an independent or group evaluation project, synthesising their learning in a professional context.

The course is suited for professionals seeking advanced roles in program evaluation, research, policy analysis, or consultancy. Graduates gain skills in project management, stakeholder engagement, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and effective communication of findings. These competencies are highly regarded in the Australian context, where demand for evaluation expertise continues to grow across government agencies, education providers, not-for-profit organisations, and consultancy firms. The course emphasises global best practice while situating graduates for success in Australia’s robust public and private sectors.

International students are required to demonstrate English language proficiency, with accepted tests including IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and Cambridge C1 Advanced. While undertaking their studies, students may work up to 48 hours per fortnight, and eligible graduates may seek post-study work rights through the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485). For current study requirements and course details, always refer to the official University of Melbourne course page.

• Evaluation specialist in government departments
• Policy analyst in education and health sectors
• Monitoring and evaluation officer within not-for-profit organisations
• Research consultant for social and community development projects
• Program manager for evaluation consultancies
• Quality assurance advisor for public service initiatives