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Our Master of Education helps professional educators deepen their knowledge within the field of education, or grow their education research capabilities. Like many of our programs, our Master’s degree is distinguished by its strong practical focus, offering a professional project in education or guided research.
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2023 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
Our Master of Education helps professional educators deepen their knowledge within the field of education, or grow their education research capabilities. Like many of our programs, our Master’s degree is distinguished by its strong practical focus, offering a professional project in education or guided research.
It also offers additional specialisations for those seeking credentials in Curriculum Leadership and/or TESOL. Aimed at existing teachers from early childhood education right through to the tertiary sector, it provides a useful qualification to advance your career as a professional educator in areas such as nursing, paramedics and policing.
Admission requirements
Candidates for the award of Master of Education are normally required to hold:
- an appropriate 4-year bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) qualification in Education from a recognised tertiary institution
Students that have a 3-year bachelor degree in Education or a bachelor degree qualification in a discipline other than Education, entry to the Master of Education can be through the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education, or similar qualification.
Program structure
Standard option
Required courses (5)
EDU709 Introduction to Pharmacology
EDU753 Immunology
EDU757F Vertebrate Diversity and Ecology
EDU758 Systemic Physiology I
* Note: EDU709 is also included in the TESOL and Curriculum Leadership Specialisations.
Elective courses (6)
Plus 6 elective courses from:
EDU700 Molecular Biology
EDU702 Genetics
EDU704 Anatomy and Physiology
EDU705 Contexts of Practice: The Older Person and Family
EDU708 Introduction to Practice Competencies in Nursing
EDU711 Contexts of practice: child, youth and family
EDU730 Drug Therapy
EDU732 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration
EDU734 Preparation for Practice 2
EDU735 Nursing Practice 2
EDU750 Health, Law and Ethics
Plus 1 postgraduate level elective course from either Faculty (Arts and Business or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
The 84 units available for elective courses may be used to meet the requirements of the TESOL or the Curriculum Leadership Specialisations within this program.
TESOL Specialisation
Select any 3 of the following courses:
EDU730 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care
EDU732 Preparation for Practice 3
EDU734 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety
EDU735 Nursing Practice 3
Curriculum Leadership Specialisation
Select any 3 of the following courses:
EDU702 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care
EDU704 Preparation and Nursing Practice 4
EDU705 Leadership in Clinical Practice
EDU708 Nursing Internship
TOTAL UNITS 144
Research option
Required courses (8)
EDU709 Discovering Management *
EDU750 Introduction to Data Science
EDU753 Programming Fundamentals
EDU710A Exploring Business Research
EDU710B Introduction to the Internet of Things
EDU710C Introduction to Systems Design
EDU710D Computer Networks
EDU758 Introduction to Interaction & UX Design
* EDU709 is also included in the TESOL and Curriculum Leadership Specialisations.
Elective courses (4)
Plus 4 elective courses from:
EDU700 Database Design
EDU702 Wireless Communications
EDU704 Object-Oriented Programming
EDU705 Responsive Website Design
EDU708 Database Programming
EDU711 Systems Analysis and Design
EDU730 ICT Industry Project
EDU732 Project Management
EDU734 Full Stack Web Development
EDU735 Mobile App Development
The 48 units available for elective courses may be used to meet the requirements of the TESOL or the Curriculum Leadership Specialisations within this program.
Note: Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Total units: 144
Recommended study sequences
- Standard option
- Standard option with Curriculum Leadership Specialisation
- Standard option with TESOL Specialisation
- Standard option with TESOL and Curriculum Leadership Specialisations
- Research option
- Research option with TESOL Specialisation
- Research option with Curriculum Leadership Specialisation
- Standard option - part-time
- Standard option with Curriculum Leadership Specialisation - part-time
- Standard option with TESOL Specialisation - part-time
- Standard option with TESOL and Curriculum Leadership Specialisations - part-time
- Research option - part-time
- Research option with TESOL Specialisation - part-time
- Research option with Curriculum Leadership Specialisation - part-time
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete 144 units in the Master of Education program structure.
- Students admitted to the program with a completed Graduate Diploma in Education (AQF Level 8) are eligible for 48 units of block credit against elective courses within the program.
- Students admitted to the program on the basis of completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education will not be eligible for credit. Students will be required to select alternative elective courses at Masters level with Program Leader approval.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.