>> If you're passionate about continual learning and are ready to advance your career, La Trobe's Master of Education will provide you with the latest in educational best practice and the professional networks to move into leadership or specialist positions.
Explore the big issues in education today. Learn the latest evidence-based approaches to learning and grow your career as an educator and leader. You'll study core subjects on educational leadership, psychology and digital technologies, then dig deeper through a specialisation in inclusion and diversity, leadership and management, or language and literacy. When you choose a specialisation, you'll graduate with it on your academic transcript so future employers can recognise your expertise.
We encourage educators to experiment, innovate, adapt, and address the important challenges of our sector. Learn how to engage with curriculum reforms and design educational programs. Explore the science of language and reading, and understand how to use data to inform evidence-based practice.
> COURSE AND CAREER OUTCOMES
Master of Education intended learning outcomes
Critically interpret and apply specialist knowledge, contemporary educational methods and practices in the conceptualisation of transformation in educational contexts
Critically engage with educational and other relevant theories and research and evidence-based practice to investigate and generate proposals to address issues in education
Establish autonomy, adaptability and contextual responsiveness to locally and globally-oriented, ethical and culturally adept practices in education
Master of Education career opportunities
After graduation, you'll be equipped to find work in educational leadership, community development, workplace mentoring, industry innovation, as well as online and offline social networks.
> Possible roles include:
School principal
Oversee the educational and administrative aspects of primary and secondary schools.
Leading teacher
Contribute to the overall leadership in schools and oversee the development of curricula.
Inclusive education coordinator
Support students with learning difficulties and disabilities. Promote students' social, emotional, intellectual and physical development.
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ENTRY REQUIREMENT
> Prerequisites
>> Successful completion of an Australian bachelor degree (or equivalent).
> Selection criteria
>> Applicants with a four-year teaching qualification, an Honours degree, or a relevant graduate diploma from a recognised university or institution are eligible for advanced standing entry to a 120 credit point program.
> English language requirement
>> 6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.
FEES AND SCHOLARSHIPS
> Estimated fees per year (2025):
>> A$34 400 per 120 credit points.
>>> Note: 120 credit points represents full-time study for one year.
> International scholarships
>> Destination Australia – an Australian Government initiative
>>> The Destination Australia scheme supports new international students to study in regional Australia and offers students a high-quality learning experience. For eligible applicants, these scholarships are worth up to A$15 000 per annum for up to four years.
