About this program
The University of Canberra's Master of Education is a 24 credit point degree for people who already work in education, completed fully online over about 17 months with intakes every two months and one unit at a time. It is not an initial teaching qualification: entry requires current teacher registration, or a three-year education degree plus three years of professional experience. Students take a generalist path or specialise in STEM Education or Educational Leadership, with graduate certificate exit points in either. The coursework centres on analysing education theory, policy and curriculum and building reflective practice. Graduates move into roles such as curriculum coordinator, head of department, instructional leader, student wellbeing lead and deputy principal. It suits practising teachers and school leaders who want a flexible research-informed qualification to support progression, rather than a route into the classroom.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Units
- 11973Educational Research Foundation PG
- 11974Inclusion in Education PG
- 11975Wellbeing in Education PG
- 11965Master of Education - Must pass 12 credit points from the following: STEM Pedagogy G
- 11966STEM and Design Thinking G
- 11967Spatial Thinking G
- 11968STEM Practices and Learning Opportunities G
- 11969Leadership and Change in Education G
- Leading Learning
- 11970Teaching and Curriculum G
- 11971Leading and Developing Educators G
- 11972Educational Management and Administration G
- 11965Master of Education (STEM) - Must pass 12 credit points as follows: STEM Pedagogy G
- 11966STEM and Design Thinking G
- 11967Spatial Thinking G
- 11968STEM Practices and Learning Opportunities G
- 11969Master of Education (Leadership) - Must pass 12 credit points as follows: Leadership and Change in Education G
- Leading Learning
- 11970Teaching and Curriculum G
- 11971Leading and Developing Educators G
- 11972Educational Management and Administration G
Career & PR pathway
Which careers in Education lead to skilled migration depends on the occupation, not the degree title. See the skilled occupation lists guide for which occupations are on each list, and the points calculator to check where you stand.
Admissions
Current registration as a teacher at proficient level or higher with an Australian regulatory authority/registration authority (e.g. TQI, NESA) OR A three-year undergraduate degree in Education or relevant field as approved by the University of Canberra, and at least three years' FTE professional experience in education OR Graduate/Post-Graduate education qualifications as approved by the University of Canberra.
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