Fast Facts
Commencing
- Online: January, May, September
- Brisbane: January, May, September
Fees
$4,445.00+
$24,053.00^
+estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load
^estimated annual tuition fee for a full-time study load
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Fee deferral and scholarships available if eligible
Currently displaying fees for 2024, which are indicative only of the upcoming year's.
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Entry Requirements
AQF level 7 degree plus 2 years' professional work experience in education; or AQF level 7 degree in education; or AQF level 8 qualification with minimum 2 years as professional educator; or AQF level 8 qualification in education
Course Code
113804
Course detail
Ready to take the next step in your career and become a leader in the field of Education? ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Master of Education is designed for professionals currently working in Education or who hold formal education qualifications and wish to take on leadership, management, academic or coordinating roles.
If you have five or more years of full-time professional experience within education, you may be eligible to apply for credit. Successful applications may result in up to 12 credit points (equivalent to four subjects). Discover more about your credit options here
Develop your expertise in educational research, policy, leadership, curriculum and pedagogy. Critically reflect on current issues facing the profession, understand how to become an effective leader and develop capacity in others. Hone your curriculum design and implementation skills to lead pedagogical change with confidence.
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ’s Master of Education gives you the flexibility to pursue your interests and personal career goals. Choose a major in Educational Leadership or Career Development, which feature coursework only, or a major in Educational Research, which includes the completion of a small-scale research project. Have your experience recognised with up to12 credit points of credit for elective studies. This is for five or more years of full-time equivalent professional experience.
Gain the advanced knowledge, experience and skills to be a leader in Education, making a difference at a personal, organisational and policy level. Learn how to lead for effective change, enhancement and improvement. ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Master of Education graduates are highly valued for their strong transferrable skills and understanding of diverse communities’ educational needs.
View the handbook for more information.
Inherent requirements
Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University’s learning, assessment,and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please review the inherent requirements for the Master of Education. Additional information
Majors
A Master of Education at ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ offers three majors. Students can specialise in Educational Leadership, Career Development or Educational Research.
Educational Leadership
Develop advanced knowledge and understanding of ethical practices within educational leadership. Critically reflect on current issues facing the profession and understand key aspects of becoming a leader and developing capacity in others. Embrace the future of Education by engaging with contemporary theories of educational leadership, learning how to work effectively with people in organisations and navigating the changing landscape of transformative digital learning. Become equipped to face local and global challenges to Education. Hone your curriculum design and implementation skills to lead pedagogical change with confidence.
Career Development
Boost your career prospects with a major in Career Development and gain the skills and knowledge to help others navigate their future career pathways. Learn about theories, assessment and professional practice in career development. Engage with contemporary labour market information and reflect on the future of work. Apply career development theories and counselling approaches to practice. This major provides skills for job opportunities within various work and educational contexts. Opportunities include roles within schools, vocational and further education (TAFE), universities, government agencies and industry organisations, such as career advisors within school settings, and career counsellors for community or government programs.
This major is endorsed by the . Graduates are eligible to be listed on the .
Educational Research
Investigate a topic or issue of your choice within the field of Education. Plan and undertake a small-scale research project under the guidance of supportive lecturers committed to your success. Understand the principles of research design and become skilled in analysing and interpreting research data. Draw conclusions and highlight the implications of your findings for educational theory, policy or practice. You will become experienced in communicating your research and ideas to a variety of audiences. Successful completion of this major can lead to a higher degree by research.
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Master of Education graduates lead rewarding careers across a variety of roles.
Graduates work in leadership, Education and communication in both public and private organisations.
You could find employment as a school leader, corporate educator, community leader, policy officer and other leadership roles in Education.
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2024. |
Course code | 113804 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is not accredited and does not lead to teacher registration. The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has endorsed the Master of Education (Career Development) delivered by ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ as meeting the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners for a period of 3 years from October 2023 to October 2026 |
Owner | Academy |
College | Arts, Society and Education |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of:
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Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Education, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Education. |
Reasonable adjustments | All ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
:03 Introduction to Educational Research
ED5883:03 Global Education
ED5097:03 Research Design and Proposal
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select 15 credit points of specified Level 5 subjects from List 1
List 1
ED5581:03 Theories and Assessment in Career Development
ED5582:03 Professional Practice of Career Development
ED5583:03 Labour Market Information and the Future of Work
ED5584:03 Career Development Theories and Counselling Approaches in Practice
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
:03 Transformative Digital Learning
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Leadership Futures
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
External | ||
External ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Brisbane | ||
External |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Brisbane | Internal or mixed-mode attendance |
External | Part-time study available only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 24 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | The maximum credit granted will be 24 credit points. Of that 24 credit points, the maximum credit that will be granted for professional experience is 12 credit points. No credit may be granted for studies and/or professional experiences undertaken to fulfil the entry requirements for ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ awards. Credit for the MEd Career Development major subjects will only be considered if previous study was from a Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) endorsed course. |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF EDUCATION |
Approved abbreviation | MEd |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Graduate Certificate of Education or Graduate Certificate of Career Development. |
Course articulation | Students who complete the Master of Education with Educational Research Major and obtain at least an average of Distinction for the subjects within the major and a minimum GPA of 5.5 overall, may be eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Philosophy [Education] or the Doctor of Education [Research]. |
Special Awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |
Estimated annual Commonwealth Supported fee: $AUD4,445.00
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD24,053.00
A Student Services and Amenities fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
A variety of Scholarships are available to suit different student types.
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Real stories
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Student
Katie Vander Donk
Master of Education
The university staff are compassionate, understanding, professional and supportive of the holistic needs of their students. Engaging in these postgraduate studies will allow me to leverage my professional knowledge and understandings to greater build community awareness and action around sustainability.
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Alumni
James Dalitz
Master of Education
The structure of the course and the subject options enabled me to enhance my capacity in my interest areas while also developing new educational perspectives. I would recommend the ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ Master of Education to all types of educators looking to take their understanding of education to the next level.
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Course Coordinator
Associate Professor Louisa Tomas Engel
Master of Education
The Master of Education is ideal for teachers and others working in the education sector who are seeking a new challenge or who wish to upskill for career advancement. Students engage with contemporary research in education and can study online while they work, at a pace that suits them.
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Employer
Colette Wasson
Director, Human Resources Business Partnering, Education Queensland
The Department of Education finds ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ students to be equipped with the knowledge, skill set and willingness to make a difference in Queensland State Schools. Graduates leave ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ with a well-rounded ability to succeed in the classroom, while also stepping outside their comfort zone to begin their professional careers.
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Employer
Jacqui Francis
Executive Director, Townsville Catholic Education
̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ graduates come to us ready to take on the role of guiding and teaching our wonderful students. We recognise their enthusiasm, energy and their willingness to continue in professional development that further enhances their skills. ̨ÍåÁùºÏ²Ê×ÊÁÏ graduates enhance our organisation and add value to our students’ lives.