Course overview
If you’re a practicing educator looking to retrain in an additional teaching area or advance your professional skills, our Master of Education program is for you. You’ll deepen your understanding of educational theory and practice, stay updated with industry trends and research, and apply a proven teaching framework supported by strong evidence. Our Master of Education program empowers you to deepen your curriculum knowledge in specialised areas, enhancing your teaching effectiveness, accelerating your career growth, and improving your job prospects. Our flexible study options and international recognition will enable you to pursue career opportunities worldwide. A Graduate Certificate in Education is also...
Course record
CRICOS
00109J
Studies in Australia
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Entry requirements
Postgraduate and higher courses usually use academic prerequisites, degree equivalence and English-language requirements.
Postgraduate entry
- Admission is available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Teacher Retraining - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching
- or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.Professional Development - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching
- or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching
- Relevant fields include education, teaching, training, tutoring, or equivalent. The Master of Education is an 80-unit postgraduate qualification for: Qualified teachers who wish to gain an additional teaching area in Mathematics, Physics or TESOL Or qualified teachers who wish to undertake professional development Admission is available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Teacher Retraining - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching Or Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching Or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.Professional Development - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching Or Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching Or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching Relevant fields include education, teaching, training, tutoring, or equivalent.
If the student's current English result is below the direct-entry requirement, consider the university's recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package. When the student successfully completes the approved pathway at the required level, the university may accept that pathway for English entry without requiring a new IELTS, TOEFL or PTE result. Always confirm exclusions for professional registration courses and the offer conditions.
View English requirementPast offer reference
Current-course cases first, supplemented by same-institution scored cases.

