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Master of Education (Religious Education)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Are you a career-focused educator with practical experience and an interest in Religious Education?

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
1 year full-time
Study Mode
Online, In person

About this course

School of Education

Are you a career-focused educator with practical experience and an interest in Religious Education? The University of Notre Dame Australia's Master of Education (Religious Education) will expand your career choices and give you an in-depth knowledge of Catholic theology while further developing your religious skills and qualifications. With flexible study options, this one-year postgraduate degree could be your career boost. Get in touch today to find out more.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission to the Master of Education (Religious Education) applicants must also meet the following specific requirements:

  • Be eligible for teacher registration in Australia; and either
  • Successfully complete the University of Notre Dame Australia Graduate Certificate of Education (Religious Education) or equivalent; or
  • Have at least two years of full-time professional experience in either a primary or secondary school setting.

Study locations

Fremantle

Online

What you will learn

If you have been teaching for some time in the religious studies field and have the practical experience and a desire to share your love of spirituality with children, this Master's degree is the perfect course for you. The Master of Education (Religious Studies) is designed to meet the needs of professional teachers like you who wish to undertake further career development.

Our flexible study options will accommodate your existing teaching load. Tuition will be available face-to-face and externally, either full-time or part-time. Face-to-face sessions are scheduled during school holidays or Saturdays.

The Master of Education (Religious Education) is a coursework degree that requires the completion of eight courses, including two compulsory courses, one elective and five specialisation courses. Topics include Critical and Creative Thinking in Religious Education, Theories and Models of Leadership for Catholic Schools, and Religious and Spiritual Development of Young People.

Career pathways

With a Master of Education (Religious Studies), your career options include teaching religious studies in Australia as a Primary or Secondary School teacher in Catholic, Independent and Government schools, depending on your teaching qualification. Other career opportunities within the education system include Lead teacher, faculty or year group coordinator, principal, and assistant principal. Other career options outside the education sector are child and youth worker, charity coordinator, or administrative coordinator.

Course structure

  • Applied Research Methods in Education
  • Church and Sacrament
  • One Elective (to be chosen from Religious Education, Leadership and Management, Early Childhood Education, Special Learning Needs, Curriculum)
  • Five specialisation courses

For a list of courses available please see Schedule of Courses.

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions page.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Humanities, Culture & Social Sciences courses at The University of Notre Dame Australia.
77.8%
Overall satisfaction
74.1%
Skill scale
84.6%
Teaching scale
97.4%
Employed full-time