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Overview
Learning outcomes and careers
The Master of Education offers professional learning for educators in a broad range of fields, including early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational and adult. In this course you will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice in specialised areas of education. You'll also be exposed to the latest research that is driving change to policy and practice in educational settings worldwide. The course is designed for professionals who already hold, or seek to move into:
- Leadership and/or management positions within educational and professional settings
- Policy-making roles and responsibilities within government and non-government organisations
- Specialist and coordination positions
- Professional development/capacity building positions in educational, workplace and or community settings
- Other education and training settings.
Pathways
Advanced standing of up to 100 credit points of the 200 credit point degree will be granted to applicants who have either:
- A four-year education degree, or equivalent, or
- An undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 100 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in education.
Students interested in completing a thesis are encouraged to apply for the Master of Education - Research. Graduates from this program are eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Education provided they achieve an H2A average in the program, and meet the other entry requirements.
Micro-credentials
The university also offers micro-credentials. These are small, industry-aligned and highly accessible short courses designed to help you upskill quickly.
Developed specifically for professionals, micro-credentials are underpinned by our cutting-edge research and world-class pedagogical practice.
You can complete one on its own or complete a series of four. These are designed to provide a pathway – otherwise known as 'advanced standing' – into the Master of Education. To use it in this way, you will need to complete all four micro-credentials in the relevant series, as each one is equivalent to one-quarter of a standard subject, and then apply for credit towards the qualification.
Leading Change in Learning Environments series
Transforming Classrooms with Technology series
Highly employable
Finish your course confident of gaining employment, thanks to the excellent reputation of the Faculty of Education. We have been consistently ranked as #1 in Australia and in the top 15 globally for Education, meaning a degree from us is a globally recognised achievement.
Matt Gale
After years of working in remote Aboriginal schools in the Northern Territory, Matt chose to study the Master of Education to develop the leadership skills he was using in his role. 4 years later, he then enrolled on our Master of TESOL so he could better support his teaching team in literacy in an Indigenous context.
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time studying at the Faculty of Education. The quality of teaching, collaborative study projects with fellow students, friendships, and the great support I was afforded by the academic and support staff made the journey achievable.