Australian Council for Educational Research
About
ACER is one of the world’s leading educational research centres. Its goal is to support learners, learning professionals, learning institutions and the development of a learning society through its work.
ACER has built a strong reputation as a provider of reliable support and expertise to education policymakers and professional practitioners since it was established in 1930.
ACER draws on its expertise as a leader in educational research, assessment, and data collection and analysis to provide professional learning for educators and system leaders, policy makers, psychologists and human resources professionals, and others to support improved learning.
Professional learning opportunities offered by ACER include:
Contact
ACER has more than 400 staff located in Australia, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom. We have established subsidiary companies and branch and representative offices in a number of these locations.
To contact ACER, visit the ACER website.
Campus Locations
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Events
Important Dates
Our flagship course Graduate Certificate in Education has two intakes in 2020:
January 2020
Applications close: 7 January 2020
Course starts: 27 January 2020
July 2020
Applications close: 3 July 2020
Course starts: 13 July 2020
Other professional learning programs are held throughout the year, check the website.
Student Outcomes
The student outcomes display the overall undergraduate results for the institution.
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For further information visit ComparED website
Policies and Services
How to apply
Graduate Certificate in Education and Understanding Rasch Measurement Theory
Prospective students should apply directly to ACER using our online application form.
All other professional learning programs
Registrations for professional learning are to be completed online.
Fees
Graduate Certificate in Education
| Unit | Cost |
|---|---|
| Assessment to Promote Learning (APL) |
$1,750 |
| Assessment Methods (AM) |
$1,750 |
| Estimating Student Progress (ESP) |
$1,750 |
| Using Assessment Evidence (UAE) |
$1,750 |
| 4 unit course total |
$7,000 |
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST where applicable.
Understanding Rasch Measurement Theory
The cost to study Understanding Rasch Measurement Theory is $2900.
All prices are in Australian dollars (AUD) and include GST where applicable.
All other professional learning programs
Fees vary depending on the program. Please view the professional learning programs for further details.
Admission criteria
Graduate Certificate in Education
The Graduate Certificate in Education: Assessment of Student Learning (GCEASL), a TEQSA accredited course, is ACER’s flagship professional learning offering. Drawing on the world-leading research and assessment expertise of ACER, the Assessment of Student Learning program ignites new thinking about assessment and provides the practical techniques to make an immediate impact on students’ learning progress. Regardless of career stage, this course provides educators with the skills and understanding to provide leadership in a developmental approach to assessment. We understand not everyone comes from the same starting point. Whether you’re new to teaching or have decades of experience, this program is tailored to those who want to become leaders in student assessment.
The entry requirements are simple:
- You have an undergraduate degree (at least) in a relevant discipline from an approved tertiary institution;
- You have experience in an education setting; and
- You meet the minimum English language entry requirements. If you are not a native English speaker, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) assessment with an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing is assumed.
Not sure if you qualify? Talk to our team – we’re ready to help.
Understanding Rasch Measurement Theory (masters level course)
This course is designed for those with a desire to delve deeper into measurement theory. It is ideal for both education professionals looking to improve their understanding and application of measurement tools, and early career researchers looking to enter the field.
If you see yourself as an education professional, test developer, educational research and evaluation project manager, researcher, data analyst or quantitative research methodologist, then this course is for you.
The entry requirements are simple:
- Appropriate 4-year degree, or equivalent;
- Experience or an interest in quantitative methodology would be of benefit to students;
- Meet the minimum English language entry requirements. If you are not a native English speaker, an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) (Academic) assessment with an average band score of 7.5 across all four skill areas of listening, speaking, reading and writing is assumed.
Not sure if you qualify? Talk to our team – we’re ready to help.
Student Profile
The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students at the institution. It provides data on all students who commenced undergraduate study in the most relevant recent intake period, including those admitted through all offer rounds, across all Australian campuses, and international students studying in Australia.
For more information about the Student Profile, please visit Student Profile explained.
| Applicant background | Semester 1, 2019 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of students No. of students | Percentage of all students % of all students | |
| (A) Higher education study | 27 | 71% |
| (B) Vocational education and training (VET) study | N/A | N/A |
| (C) Work and life experience | N/A | N/A |
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| (E) International students | 11 | 29% |
| All students | 38 | 100% |
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Data source: ComparED website