MASTER OF EDUCATION

Overview

Elevate your expertise with a Master of Education

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.

Study options

There are three pathway options for this degree:

Pathway 1 - Complete the Masters in 1 year full-time, for students with a related education degree and work experience*

Pathway 2 - Complete the Masters in 1.5 years full-time, for students with any bachelor degree*

Pathway 3 - Complete the Masters in 2 years full-time, for students with any bachelor degree*

*See entry requirements below for further detail.

Majors

Depending on your career aspirations and interests, you can complete majors in the following areas:

Leading in Education

This major introduces you to broad understandings of leading in education across diverse professional settings. You will:

*Explore the relationship between leadership and education at both structural and policy levels.

*Investigate the impact of education policies both locally and globally.

*Examine change management strategies, as well as a range of approaches to evaluate programs and measure performance.

*Build your skills in research, communication and critical analysis.

Wellbeing in Education

Positive psychology has powerful implications for learning, teaching and professional development. In this major you will:

*Critically evaluate theories of wellbeing in the context of education and learning.

*Conduct an evaluation of leadership styles, strategies, and practices and how they support and sustain mental wellbeing and resilience in people, organisations, and institutions.

*Discover contemporary notions of childhood, adolescence, family and parenting and how they can be applied in the education, legal, and community services sectors.

*Explore new, evidence-backed ways to tackle key issues such as mental wellbeing, trauma and family violence.

Digital Learning in Education

Over the last 30 years there has been a digital evolution of educational technologies. In this major you will:

*Examine the constant digital shift and its impact on teaching and learning.

*Explore strategies and practices to support individuals through the ever-evolving relationship between learning and the online environment.

*Examine how a professional learns through social mediated networks online and how this impacts educational practices.

*Explore the dynamic world of artificial intelligence (AI) and engage in thought-provoking discussions on AI ethics and its profound societal impact.

International Studies in Education

Explore current perspectives on globalisation, ethics in international relations and plurilingualism. In this major you'll:

*Investigate discourses in global settings including education, legislation, leadership, and health.

*Learn how to implement clear and explicit communication in education, leadership roles and high-pressure situations.

*Gain advanced knowledge and understanding of the economic political and cultural dimensions of globalisation.

*Have the chance to study an approved course in another (global) university.

Culturally Responsive Studies in Education

Through the lens of ethics, cultural safety, social equity and social justice, in this major you'll:

*Adopt cultural strength-based approaches and frameworks in education and professional studies.

*Learn ways of seeing, being and doing that strongly align with the knowledges and philosophy of Indigenous peoples.

*Consider how cultural identities influence and impact learning.

*Implement cross-cultural understandings and extend your knowledge of cultural protocols.

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).

Related degrees

Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies – 3385

Graduate Diploma of Educational Studies – 4205

Attendance information

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).

My career opportunities

 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:

   *leading curriculum innovators

   *learning and teaching specialists

   *learning support teachers

   *educational administration

   *training and development

   *educational management consultant

   *specialist practitioner consultant

   *policy and planning officer

   *education officer.