Master of Education

Designed for educational practitioners, in-service teachers, educational administrators and other education professionals, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful leader in the field of education.

In this 3-semester course, you'll explore critical issues in practice, policy and research strengthening your professional learning, and enhancing you career pathway.

As part of the course core, you'll complete a project in addition to units such as Introduction to Research for Educators, Workplace Policy and Practice, and Pathways to Understanding Education.

As a stepping stone towards the Master of Education, our Graduate Certificate in Education (C1153) will provide you with advanced standing into the Master of Education itself.

3 reasons to study Master of Education at Murdoch

1. Specialise in a number of contemporary majors of your choice.
2. Enjoy flexible learning with options for after-work classes or intensive classes in school holidays.
3. Students who choose International Education as a major may also qualify to receive International Baccalaureate (IB) educator certificate.

What you'll learn

• Learn educational research principles and methods
• Explore the nexus of education theory and practice
• Plan and implement research projects in diverse contexts
• Create, lead and implement educational initiatives and evaluate outcomes

Your future career

As a Murdoch education masters graduate, you'll join an established group of educators who are resilient, confident and making a real difference every day, both locally and around the world.

Professional accreditation

The course has achieved accreditation status with International Baccalaureate Organization for those students undertaking the International Education major in Graduate Certificate of Education and Master of Education, as part of their degree. Professional accreditation ensures that the University remains one of around 50 universities worldwide to offer the International Baccalaureate certificates to broaden students' horizons in international education, boost their career prospects and enhance their mobility after graduation.

This offering does NOT constitute a teaching qualification and is not accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

Professional recognition

This offering does not constitute a teaching qualification and is not accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:

• Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
• Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements

Recommended documents (if applicable)

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. Change of name documentation
3. Marriage certificate
4. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing

Your document checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.

Compulsory documents

1. Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
   • Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
   • Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
2. Genuine Student (GS) documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
   • GS Form 2
   • Personal Statement (SOP)
   • Up to date Curriculum Vitae
3. A copy of your Passport

Recommended documents

1. Most recent Curriculum Vitae if applying using professional experience
2. A copy of your visa documents (if available)
3. A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
4. Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
5. Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
6. Unit outlines if applying for Advanced Standing