Master of Education
- Commencing Terms
- Term 1, 2 & 3
- Duration
- 1-2 years FT, 2-4 years PT
- Delivery Mode
- Face-to-face (includes blended), Online
- Campus
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Kensington
- Codes
- Program code 8913
- CRICOS code 110653C
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Commonwealth Supported Places are available for this program2025 Indicative CSP first year fee
- $4,500*
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2025 Indicative CSP fee to complete degree
- $9,000*
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2025 Indicative first year full fee
- $44,500*
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2025 Indicative full fee to complete degree
- $93,000*
Fees
Fees
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Flexible study options
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7 specialisations
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Strong industry links
- Overview
- Entry requirements
- What will I study?
- Future careers
- How to apply
- Fees & Scholarships
Overview
Enhance career options and professional advancement opportunities with the 糖心logo Master of Education. You will be equipped to progress into specialist fields, or leadership roles within your current field, or into further study with research degrees - such as the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Doctor of Education (EdD).
Choose a program duration that respects your experience and goals. You can fast-track your studies to graduate in only one year, deepen your expertise in a 1.5-year program, or confidently begin your new direction with a two-year program.
Please note:听this degree program does not provide professional accreditation or teacher qualification. If you seek professional accreditation as a teacher, consider the听Master of Teaching (Secondary)听or the听Master of Teaching (Primary).
Key features
Flexible study options
Fit your study around commitments 鈥 whether you are employed full-time, have caring responsibilities, or live far from campus. You can choose from fully online courses, a combination of online and face-to-face, as well as school holiday intensive and evening classes.
Financial support
听补苍诲听听are available to aid domestic students with the education costs for this program.听
Specialisations
Develop or update your skills and knowledge in one of the following specialisations:
Why study this degree at 糖心logo?
- 糖心logo at a school benchmarked with the听highest global rating for education research听(ARC, Excellence in Research for Australia)
- Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
- Learn through research-informed teaching
- Benefit from strong听industry links and partnerships
- Access world-class听alumni connections
- Join a community that鈥檚 part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities
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Entry requirements
Depending on your experience, there are three entry pathways to the Master of Education.
One-year fast-track program
- A four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree or combined degree in education (including professional experience or practicum) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A recognised bachelor鈥檚 degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline*, plus three years of relevant professional experience and development**.
1.5-year program
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline* with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65%, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65% plus three years鈥 relevant professional experience** and development, OR
- An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65%.
Two-year program
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65%.
* 鈥淩elevant disciplines鈥 may include arts, humanities, media, psychology, social work, business, economics, languages, linguistics, communications, policy studies, behavioural sciences, and social sciences.
** 鈥淩elevant professional experience鈥 may include roles such as teacher, trainer, coach, educational developer, languages teacher, lecturer, teacher of English to speakers of other languages, educational leader, and educational administration.
Admission pathways
If you don鈥檛 meet the entry requirements for the Master of Education, you may be eligible for the or the . These can provide a stepping stone to the Master of Education.
English language requirements
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You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 糖心logo depending on your educational background and citizenship. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 糖心logo requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If you鈥檙e completing an Australian Year 12 qualification (e.g. NSW HSC or equivalent), you do not need to provide anything extra to prove your proficiency. Your qualification will be used as evidence of your English proficiency.
If you do need to provide evidence of your English proficiency, this will be indicated in your application. You can prove this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the English Language Requirements page.听
Depending on your experience, there are three entry pathways to the Master of Education.
One-year fast-track program
- A four-year bachelor鈥檚 degree or combined degree in education (including professional experience or practicum) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A recognised bachelor鈥檚 degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline*, plus three years of relevant professional experience and development**.
1.5-year program
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline* with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65%, OR
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65% plus three years鈥 relevant professional experience** and development, OR
- An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65%.
Two-year program
- A bachelor鈥檚 degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a 糖心logo credit average of 65%.
* 鈥淩elevant disciplines鈥 may include arts, humanities, media, psychology, social work, business, economics, languages, linguistics, communications, policy studies, behavioural sciences, and social sciences.
** 鈥淩elevant professional experience鈥 may include roles such as teacher, trainer, coach, educational developer, languages teacher, lecturer, teacher of English to speakers of other languages, educational leader, and educational administration.
Admission pathways
If you don鈥檛 meet the entry requirements for the Master of Education, you may be eligible for the or the . These can provide a stepping stone to the Master of Education.
English language requirements
You may be asked to provide evidence of your English proficiency to study at 糖心logo depending on whether you are from an English-speaking background or non-English speaking background. English language skills are vitally important for coping with lectures, tutorials, assignments and examinations - this is why 糖心logo requires a minimum English language competency for enrolment.
If English is not your first language, you鈥檒l need to provide proof of your English proficiency before you can be given an offer to study at 糖心logo. You can do this by providing evidence that you meet one or more of the following criteria:
- English language tests and university English courses
- Prior study in the medium of English
- Other qualifications
If you need to improve your English skills before you start your degree, are for you. The programs are suitable for various English levels and help you prepare for university studies and life in Australia.
For more details, visit the听English Language Requirements听page.听
Check the specific English language requirements for this program
Program structure
Depending on your experience, you can complete the Master of Education in one, two, or 1.5 years. Regardless of the duration, you will choose a specialisation from seven options. The number of courses, and which courses you undertake, will differ depending on the specialisation you choose.听You can take an additional course to develop or renew your confidence in academic writing skills.听
- ARTS5503 - Academic Writing for the Humanities
- ARTS5505 Personalised English Language Enhancement
Please note the abovementioned courses do not count towards the Master of Education program requirements.
Full program structure
Explore individual course structures for each Master of Education specialisation.
You can now choose to specialise in during this Master's degree. This specialisation focuses on the design of education systems and insights into systemic design.
Each academic year at 糖心logo has three terms and an optional summer study period. You can study full-time or part-time. A full-time study load is typically eight courses per year. Some courses may not be taught every term. For further information on full course listings, descriptions, and timetables, please see the handbook.
Future careers
Like many of our graduates, you have the opportunity to progress into specialist fields of education and have a positive impact on future generations. Our graduates work in early childhood teaching; primary and secondary school teaching; vocational and workplace teaching and tertiary teaching roles.
Potential careers
- Early Childhood Teaching
- Primary and Secondary Teaching
- Vocational and Workplace Teaching
- Tertiary Teaching
How to apply
Applications must be submitted through our听听portal. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term. Some high-demand programs and Faculties with limited places may have an earlier application deadline or commencement date.听.
Ready to start your application?
For most international students, applications are submitted via听our鈥痵ervice. We encourage you to submit your completed application as early as possible to ensure it will be processed in time for your preferred term.
Some high-demand programs with limited places, may have an earlier application deadline or may have an earlier commencement听date. For听more information visit听our鈥.
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Fees & Scholarships
$4,500*
$9,000*
All places within this degree are Commonwealth supported. This means that if you receive an offer from 糖心logo Sydney as a domestic student, you will have a substantial proportion of your fees subsidised by the Australian government. Start your application today with our guide on听how to apply.听
Commonwealth 糖心logo Assistance such as Austudy and Youth Allowance is available for some master's degrees. For the most up-to-date information and list of degrees visit听.
*The indicative Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) fees are an estimate based on the relevant student contribution band/s for a Commonwealth Supported Place undertaking a standard full-time load of 48 units of credit per year (1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load/1 EFTSL). To find out more about Commonwealth Supported Places visit Postgraduate Commonwealth Support.
Indicative fees are a guide only and have been calculated based on the typical enrolment patterns of students undertaking the degree/program. The indicative fee listed here is an estimate for tuition only and excludes non-tuition fees and charges. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year of enrolment, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (48 units of credit (UOC) per year).
You should not rely on indicative fees as fee increases are assessed when required and may exceed the indicative figures listed here. Actual fees are calculated on enrolment. More information on fees can be found at the .
*Fees are subject to annual review by the University and may increase annually, with the new fees effective from the start of each calendar year. The indicative fees listed here are based on an estimated average and are for tuition only, other fees and charges are not included. The amount you pay will vary depending on the calendar year to enrol, the courses you select and whether your study load is more or less than 1 Equivalent Full Time Student Load (8 courses per year).
Indicative fees are a guide for comparison only based on current conditions and available data. You should not rely on indicative fees. More information on fees can be found at the听.
Indicative fees to complete the program have been calculated based on a percentage increase for every year of the program. Fee increases are assessed annually and may exceed the indicative figures listed here.
Indicative fees to complete the program include tuition plus an estimate of study-related costs of approximately $1,000 per year. To find out more about other costs, visit听.
Scholarships
At 糖心logo, we award over $83 million in scholarships each year. We pride ourselves on rewarding excellence and making university accessible to students from all walks of life. Whether you鈥檙e a domestic or international student, our range of scholarships, prizes and awards can support your journey.
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