About this program
The Master of Education at the University of Wollongong is a higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights to actual practice, and it is desirable that students have some workplace or teaching experience. Specialisations include digital technologies for learning, educational leadership, interdisciplinary studies and TESOL. Graduates advance into leadership, curriculum, policy and specialist roles across the education sector.
Cost & duration
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Course structure
1 term of coursework
- Specialisations (72cp): MAJ40370: Special Education (72cp)
- MAJ40341: Educational Leadership (72cp)
- MAJ44175: Digital Technologies for Learning (72cp)
- MAJ40374: TESOL (72cp)
- MAJ40292: Interdisciplinary Studies (72cp)
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Educational Leadership A recognised bachelor's degree with an equivalent mark of 50% in either education or teaching, plus one of the following: A postgraduate qualification in any discipline, OR One year of full-time professional experience in the education field, as deemed appropriate to the program of study by the School. OR A recognised bachelor's degree in any discipline, plus one of the following: A postgraduate qualification in education or teaching, OR Two years of full-time professional experience in the education field, as deemed appropriate to the program of study by the School TESOL, Interdisciplinary Studies & Digital Technologies for Learning A recognised bachelor's degree with an equivalent average mark of 50% in any area.
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