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Southern Cross University (SCU)

  • 20% international / 80% domestic

Master of Education

  • Masters (Coursework)

With a Master of Education from Southern Cross University, you'll be prepared for all the challenges that come with a fulfilling career in education. Students will become contemporary educational leaders for their school systems, permeating positive change through every level of the school.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
16 months part-time
Study Mode
Online
Intake Months
Jan, Mar, Apr, Jul, Sep, Nov
Domestic Fees
$20,720 total
International Fees
$20,720 total

About this course

Become an advocate for contemporary education

With a Master of Education from Southern Cross University, you'll be prepared for all the challenges that come with a fulfilling career in education. Students will become contemporary educational leaders for their school systems, permeating positive change through every level of the school.

You can specialise your online postgraduate education degree in Educational Leadership, Educational Wellbeing or Educational Inclusion and Diversity. You also have the option to choose elective units from these specialisations to gain a generalist Master of Education degree.

With a curriculum tailored to your interests and career ambitions, you can choose to grow in the direction you're most passionate about.

Entry requirements

To qualify for entry to the Master of Education online, you must have:

  • A four-year Bachelor degree in Education from any Australian university or equivalent; OR
  • an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university or equivalent, OR
  • a three year Bachelor degree in Teaching and an education-specific Graduate Certificate from any Australian University, or equivalent.

Non-standard language admission requirements for international students (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5 or equivalent.

Find out more about Rules Relating to Awards and Specific Award Rules

We may recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.

Find out more about applying for advanced standing.

Study locations

Online

What you will learn

Lead wellbeing initiatives

Examine and implement wellbeing best practice across all levels within your school.

Become an advocate for contemporary education

From discerning between leadership styles to driving educational reform using your research skills and knowledge, be an empowering leader for your school.

Gain business administration skills

Enhance key business knowledge and be prepared for the administrative and financial decisions and demands of a senior education role.

Career pathways

  • Deputy Head of School
  • Lead Teacher
  • High School Teacher
  • Principal
  • Primary School Teacher
  • Education Consultant
  • Classroom Teacher
  • Assistant Principal
  • Community Wellbeing Coordinator

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Southern Cross University (SCU).
90.4%
Overall satisfaction
81.7%
Skill scale
76.5%
Teaching scale
83.3%
Employed full-time
$99.1k
Average salary