Master of Education

Masters (Coursework)

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

1.5 years full-time, 3 years part-time

Course Code

081798G

Study Mode

Online, In person

About this course

Highlights

Build a qualification that's right for you - deep specialisation, or a mix of topics.
Ideal if you want to gain specialist knowledge, change career direction, or advance your career.
Learn today, use tomorrow with our real-world courses.
Suitable for international student visa holders studying full-time on campus or international student non-visa holders studying online from their home country.

Entry requirements

1.5 year program

A recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale).

1 year program

A recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and a completed recognised Graduate Certificate (or higher) in the field of Education with GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale); or
A recognised bachelor degree in the field of education with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in teaching or education. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV position details and employment statements.

Study locations

Kelvin Grove

External

Online

What you will learn

You can build a Master of Education qualification just for you. The course has three components:

Choose one specialisation OR units of your choice. If you meet the advanced standing requirements for the one-year program go to step 2.
Add a specialisation OR units of your choice.
Add a research component tailored to your interests and workplace needs.

You may choose to specialise in early childhood educational leadership inclusive education STEM in education specialisation TESOL; or select units from across the specialisation study areas.

Career pathways

Careers and outcomes

You can build the course to suit your personal development needs and career aspirations.

Past graduates have secured leadership positions within middle management in schools within educational systems and within a variety of other professional settings such as hospitals government and community organisations.

Our graduates will develop specialist knowledge and skills in their chosen field of specialisation enabling them to lead effective education programs and practices.

Early exit

You can exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Education following completion of any four masters units.

Research pathways

If you are interested in pursuing higher degree research it is recommended that you include 48 credit points of research units to build your capabilities.

Course structure

To graduate with a Master of Education you are required to complete 144 credit points of course units.

In a standard 1.5-year full-time progression you will complete three components made up of:

48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units
48 credit points of a second Specialisation or option units
48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options.

In a one-year full-time progression (having been awarded 48 credit points of advanced standing) you will complete two components made up of:

48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units
48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options.

*If you are intending to pursue higher degree research it is recommended you complete 48 credit points of research.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at QUT (Queensland University of Technology).

85.3%

Overall satisfaction

77.3%

Skill scale

75.1%

Teaching scale

89.9%

Employed full-time

$90k

Average salary

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