Duration
2 years full time / 4 years part time
Mode (Location)
Online
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Intake
January, March, April, June, August, October
Key dates
Key dates
Fees
AUD $27,000 (2026 indicative first year fee). Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) are not available
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Student experience
Overview
Our flexible online courses draw on contemporary learning and technology to deliver cutting-edge knowledge you can apply immediately.
As an online Master of Education student, you will:
- Find freedom with the choice of how and where you study
- Have more control over your learning with the ability to take breaks from study when needed
- Receive ongoing one-on-one support from application through to graduation
- Access resources and support systems designed to help you succeed
- Experience personalised interactions from expert educators who value your development
- Gain a competitive edge with a recognised qualification from Australia’s top university (2026 QS World University Rankings).
Learn from world-leading academics
This career-enhancing course has been developed by influential, award-winning academics with experience in education, social work, school leadership and school improvement. Their industry experience in cultivating impactful education environments will guide you through real-world, hands-on learning to enhance your effectiveness as an educator.
Profile
Annie Gowing
Annie has led the Student Wellbeing Specialisation in the Master of Education at the University of Melbourne since 2017. With a background in both social work and education, she has been active in student wellbeing within schools and in policy development for over 25 years. She began her educational career as a secondary teacher before working extensively in student support and leadership roles from P-12 settings to large metropolitan secondary settings. Her longstanding research and practice focus is the understanding, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of student wellbeing in schools.
Awards: 2023 Excellence Award for Teaching and Innovation.