Master of Education - Choice of Units

You can build a Master of Education qualification just for you. It's as easy as 1-2-3. The course has three components:

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

To view the full choice of units see the details and units tab.

You may study the course full time or part time. You can study on campus online or select a blended approach to suit you. QUT provides a variety of online learning environments to enable you to participate fully receive expert guidance and support and be in regular contact with expert teaching staff.

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.

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

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.

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.