5735
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
1 to 2 years full-time
2 to 4 years part-time (online only)
160
$36,000.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
The Master of Education is designed to advance your knowledge and expertise in the field of education. Whether you're a seasoned educator, school bursar or development officer, or a professional in a related field, you'll develop greater expertise in educational practice, leadership and research.
Join a global community of learners and gain access to a wealth of resources and opportunities for professional growth and development. The Master of Education may also contribute to current teachers' professional development requirements.
With courses designed to meet the evolving needs of educators and professionals, this degree allows you to balance your studies with your professional commitments.
The Master of Education is not designed to lead to initial teacher registration (Primary or Secondary) or accreditation as an Early Childhood Education and Care teacher. If your goal is registration or accreditation in one of these areas, check out our Master of Primary Teaching (5587), Master of Secondary Teaching (5700) or Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (3327) programs.
There are three pathway options for this degree:
*See entry requirements below for further detail.
Depending on your career aspirations and interests, you can complete majors in the following areas:
This major introduces you to broad understandings of leading in education across diverse professional settings. You will:
Positive psychology has powerful implications for learning, teaching and professional development. In this major you will:
Over the last 30 years there has been a digital evolution of educational technologies. In this major you will:
Explore current perspectives on globalisation, ethics in international relations and plurilingualism. In this major you'll:
Through the lens of ethics, cultural safety, social equity and social justice, in this major you'll:
The 2 year program also allows for studies in Special Needs Education, Autism Studies, Early Childhood studies* (not accredited with ACECQA), or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (offered at Nathan and online).
* Does not lead to accreditation as an Early Childhood Education and Care teacher. If your goal is accreditation, please consider the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care (3327).
Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
---|---|---|---|
3385 | Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies | Mt Gravatt, Online | Exit point only |
4205 | Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies | Mt Gravatt, Online | Exit point only |
5735 | Master of Education (this program) | Mt Gravatt, Online | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
Flexible study options include online or on-campus study in intensive and full-time modes where the program structure allows.
If you are an International student on a student visa, you must ensure that you enrol in a way that will allow you to complete your enrolment within the expected program duration as stated on your Confirmation of Enrolment (CoE).
Upon successful completion of this degree, you'll have an advanced breadth of skills and knowledge applicable across a range of industries. This enhanced expertise opens doors to rewarding career prospects in various sectors, offering opportunities for professional growth and advancement both locally and internationally.
Whether pursuing roles in consulting, education, or other fields, you'll be well-prepared to excel in dynamic and diverse professional environments. You'll also be exposed to research practices, paving the way for future research in the field of education.
A variety of employment opportunities exist for Master of Education graduates, including, but not limited to:
An International student is one who is not:
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
If the fee rate for your program is not displayed above, please contact Student Connect for assistance.
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.