Master of Education

This flexible postgraduate education course is underpinned by a strong focus on social justice, sustainability and ethical action. You will gain the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in the school system, universities, community, government and industry.

Studying advanced theory under passionate and experienced educators, you'll further your expertise in learning and teaching practice.

The Master of Education is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers, policy-makers and other professionals whose work has an educational component or responsibility.

This course does not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Postgraduate study in education is increasingly important in the advancement of a professional education career. The Master of Education will ensure you are prepared for this competitive field.

This course offers professional development for teachers, education administrators, researchers and policy makers. It could lead to a career as an education or health professional, and prepare you for a management role in a number of specialist education fields.

Graduates will have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to:

• education in schools or other settings
• policy making and development
• training in the workplace.

• educational consultant
• principal
• child care director
• curriculum developer
• educational policy developer.

Use Labour Market Insights to find average salaries in Australia for various education professions:

• school principal average salary, via Labour Market Insights
• education manager average salary, via Labour Market Insights.

To attain the award of Master of Education students will be required to completed in total 192 credit points consisting of:

• 192 credit points of Core studies

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

• Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
• Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.