University of Canberra
Master of Education
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationIf you are an Education graduate looking to take your career to the next level, this one-year postgraduate course will provide you with a deepened knowledge of the issues affecting modern education. You will explore areas including contemporary theory, critical research and the effects of globalisation on the reconfiguring of the education sector.
Engaging and flexible, the course can be taken either full-time or part-time, and tailored to meet your individual professional needs, with your study culminating in the presentation of a substantial piece of scholarship. You will be required to offer an evidence-based analysis on a topic relevant to your field of practice which you will then present as part of a group-based capstone unit. Upon graduation, you will be well-positioned for additional postgraduate education study, career progression within your own workplace, or ready to succeed in a new role as a senior education professional.
Delivery mode
University of Canberra offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
A four-year undergraduate degree in education or a three-year undergraduate degree plus a one-year graduate diploma in education, and in either case a minimum of three years professional experience in an educational context;
OR
A three-year undergraduate degree in education or a cognate discipline deemed equivalent by the University Admissions Committee, and in either case a minimum of four years professional experience in an educational context.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
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Career opportunities
The Master of Education will prepare you for the following roles.
Education Consultant
An Education Consultant provides expert advice on educational programmes and policies to schools, institutions, or individuals. You might work with...
Principal
A Principal provides strategic leadership and manages school operations, guiding staff and students toward academic success and well-being. They se...
Curriculum Developer
A Curriculum Developer designs and updates educational programs for schools, universities, or training institutions. You might work in an education...
Education Researcher
An Education Researcher studies educational practices and trends to inform teaching strategies. You may work in academic institutions or government...
Educational Administrator
An Educational Administrator manages the administrative operations within an educational institution, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning. Yo...
Curriculum Planner
A Curriculum Planner designs and develops educational programmes for schools or institutions. You might work within an educational body, school dis...
Midwifery Educator
A Midwifery Educator trains and mentors future midwives, providing both theoretical and practical knowledge in a clinical or academic setting. You...
About University of Canberra
As a university anchored in Australia’s capital, we work with government, business and industry to serve our communities and nation, and to be the capital’s educational window to the world. From this vantage point, we challenge the status quo in a relentless pursuit of original and better ways to teach, learn, research and add value – locally and internationally.
Our long-standing excellence in mission-oriented research will be fostered and, together with a renewed emphasis on entrepreneurship, will be woven inextricably into the University’s educational experience.
Through a transformative campus development plan, the University will evolve into a distinctive community for lifelong learning, and serve as a beacon of sustainable, smart and connected living.
We will lead the sector nationally in equity, diversity, inclusion and access.
