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QUT (Queensland University of Technology)

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Master of Education - Choice of Units

  • 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
Intake Months
Feb, Jul

About this course

Highlights
  • Build your own degree by choosing topics of interest to you.
  • Learn today, use tomorrow with our real-world courses.
Highlights
  • Build your own degree by choosing topics of interest to you.
  • 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 entry requirements

You must have a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

1-year program entry requirements

You must have one of the following recognised:

  • bachelor honours degree in teaching or education; or
  • bachelor degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education; or
  • graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
  • bachelor degree in teaching or education followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in teaching or education.

If you qualify for the 1-year program you will be automatically granted 48 credit points of general advanced standing towards the option units. This will be confirmed in your offer letter.

July intake

If you are interested in July start please note the course starts first Monday in July three weeks before semester 2 starts. Please view July (6TP4) dates to find out more

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. 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.

Flexible delivery

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.

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.

Early exit

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

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.

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