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University of Canberra

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Master of Education Studies

  • Masters (Coursework)

Be at the forefront of educational change If you are keen to address some of the key challenges facing education, and help develop professional learning communities across Australia and around the world, then this course is an outstanding springboard for an impressive leadership career within the...

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time
Course Code
245JA.3, 076973G

About this course

Be at the forefront of educational change

If you are keen to address some of the key challenges facing education, and help develop professional learning communities across Australia and around the world, then this course is an outstanding springboard for an impressive leadership career within the education sector.

During this two-year course, you will examine international policy trends and learn to develop evidence-based curriculums to improve education practices. Combining your professional knowledge and capabilities, you will develop a substantial research paper, which you will then present as part of a group-based capstone unit. At the completion of your course, you will have a solid understanding of the issues facing education, both locally and globally, and will be ready to enhance your career as a senior professional in education.

Study locations

Canberra

What you will learn

  • develop the critical knowledge, skills and capabilities required by modern education professionals
  • address the key challenges facing education globally
  • develop evidence-based programs and curriculum to improve education practices and student learning outcomes
  • examine international policy trends in education and understand the impacts of globalisation on learning and development
  • apply research principles and methods in the workplace across sectors.

Career pathways

  • Principal
  • Deputy principal
  • Head of department
  • Executive teacher
  • Year adviser
  • Schools policy adviser
  • Educational policy developer
  • Curriculum developer
  • Corporate trainer
  • Higher education researcher
  • Vocational education and training instructor
  • Education assessment specialist

Credit for prior study or work

There are currently no formal credit transfer arrangements for entry to this course. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at University of Canberra.
71.9%
Overall satisfaction
74.7%
Skill scale
70.3%
Teaching scale
89%
Employed full-time
$74k
Average salary