Master of Education
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00213J
The Master of Education course is flexible and innovative and can be custom designed to your needs. Our world-class academics are leaders in their fields who will engage you in deep professional learning and reflection to expand your knowledge and skills. The teaching team has extensive experience, and the course is backed by QUT’s evidence-based research programs working to develop solutions to current and emerging issues in education. The Master of Education is not designed to lead to initial teacher registration. If you are seeking a teaching qualification the Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching may be suitable for you. If you are already a registered teacher or aren’t seeking a teacher registration, the best option is the Master of Education.
Designed for
Teachers, educators and graduates seeking professional development or graduates seeking a career change
Structure
144 credit points
Subjects
- Education-early childhood teaching
- Education-early years
- Education-inclusive education
- Education-leadership and management
- Education -school guidance and counselling (general)
- Education-teaching English as a second language (TESOL)
- Education-STEM in Education.
Standard entry requirements
- 1.5 year program - a recognised bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale). 1 year program - a recognised bachelor degree in any discipline with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) and a completed recognised Graduate Certificate (or higher) in the field of Education with GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale)
- Or a recognised bachelor degree in the field of education with a minimum GPA of 4.0 (on QUT's 7 point scale) plus a minimum of two years full-time (or equivalent) relevant work experience in teaching or education. Students applying on the basis of work experience must submit a detailed CV, position details and employment statements.
Recognition
Early Childhood Teaching study area: Australian Children's Education and Care Quality Authority (ACECQA).
Study pathways
Applicants with a Level 8 qualification in the field of education can be awarded advanced standing for up to 48 credit points, depending on the study area A. Students may exit with the award of a Graduate Certificate in Education once they have completed 48 credit points of appropriate units.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Kelvin Grove | International: $46,050 | No |
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| Online | International: $46,050 | No |
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Further information
International students may choose to study Early Years, General Studies, Leadership and Management, Inclusive Education, STEM in Education, or Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL). The School Guidance and Counselling full-time study area offers a block unit which must be completed early in the year as it is a prerequisite to the majority of units in the program.
