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| Selection rank | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online |
UC - Canberra, Online |
1.4 years | |
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | UAC code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
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| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 9 | |
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Selection rank
The selection rank is the minimum ATAR plus adjustment factors required for admission to the program in the previous year. This is an indicative guide only as ranks change each year depending on demand.
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Commonwealth Support Place (CSP)
Students enrolled in a Commonwealth Support Place (CSP) are required to make a contribution towards the cost of their education, which is set by the Commonwealth Government. Information on Commonwealth Supported Places, HECS-HELP and how fees are calculated can be found here.
Research Students
Most domestic Higher Degree by Research students are supported by an Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset Scholarship and are not liable for fees up the standard course duration. Find out more about your eligibility here.
AQF Level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
| Academic entry requirements | Delivery mode | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.4 years | |||
| Faculty | Discipline(s) | Available teaching periods | CRICOS code |
| Faculty of Education | Academic Program Area - Education |
View teaching periods | |
| Fees | English language requirements | AQF level | |
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View requirements | 9 | |
Fees disclaimer
Annual fee rates
The fees shown are the annual fee rates for the course. The annual rate is the fee that applies to standard full-time enrolment, which is 24 credit points. The final fee charged is based on the proportion of 24 credit points in which a student enrols. Information on how fees are calculated can be found here.
Please note: Course fees are assessed annually and are subject to change.
Delivery mode
Blended: Mixture of online and on campus units are available.
On campus: Units are delivered on campus.
Online: All units are online.
Online Plus: Units are available online, except where attendance at a physical location is required for placement or professional accreditation.
English language requirements
An IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
Location
All course material is developed and delivered via the location listed. Online units do not require on campus attendance.
Academic entry requirements
To study at UC, you’ll need to meet our academic entry requirements and any admission requirements specific to your course. Please read your course admission requirements below. To find out whether you meet UC’s academic entry requirements, visit our academic entry requirements page.
AQF level
University of Canberra qualifications are recognised under the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF).
- Level 5 - Diploma
- Level 6 - Associate Degree
- Level 7 - Bachelor Degree
- Level 8 - Bachelor Honours Degree OR Graduate Certificate OR Graduate Diploma
- Level 9 - Masters Degree
- Level 10 - Doctoral Degree
Make a real impact through Leadership or STEM
Strengthen your professional identity as an educator and increase your impact on student learning, wellbeing and achievement with a Master of Education. Delivered 100% online, you can balance your full-time work while developing your professionalism as a teacher with the opportunity for your studies to go towards continuing professional development (CPD) or mandatory training hours. With intakes every two months, you can study from anywhere in Australia while receiving dedicated support from your Student Success Adviser as you study one unit at a time, online & accelerated, instantly adding value to your career and organisation. Tailor your study to your career goals with the choice of a specialisation; STEM or Leadership.
Choose to specialise in STEM and shift the focus of learning from content coverage to a new in-depth understanding of relational ideas and inclusive environments. Designed by the internationally renowned STEM Education Resource Centre and industry experts, a STEM specialisation will see you supported and led by leaders in the field.
With a specialisation in leadership, you could see your expertise making a real difference in leading initiatives in schools and systems. Designed by experienced experts in the field, this specialisation has a focus on the practicality of successfully leading teaching and learning in a school.
Whether you are a teacher in primary, secondary or tertiary education or work in educational authorities, the Master of Education will enhance your credibility as an educator and give you the confidence, skills and professional toolkit to stay at the forefront of modern education.
Study a Master of Education at UC and you will:
- Learn to analyse and evaluate education theory, policy and curriculum.
- Apply your knowledge and skills to the curriculum, policies and practices ensuring a balance of perspectives.
- Enhance your credibility as an educator.
- Use self-reflection and be adaptable in a professional workplace.
- Find solutions to complex challenges within an education context.
- Understand how learning, teaching and curriculum intersect and articulate strategic initiatives.
Career opportunities
- Curriculum Coordinator or Specialist
- Deputy Principal
- Early Childhood Director
- Education Assessment Specialist
- Executive Principal
- Executive Teacher
- Head of Department or Faculty
- Instructional Leader
- Principal
- School Leader
- School Policy Adviser or
- Developer
- Student Well-being Manager
- Year Adviser
Course-specific information
If you decide the full Masters isn’t for you, you can exit with a Graduate Certificate in STEM Education or a Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership.
100% Online
Enrol in the Masters of Education Online and enhance your professional authority as a modern educator. Our program provides the opportunity for you to pursue a generalist degree or specialise in educational leadership or STEM, allowing you to align your studies with your career goals. With the Master of Education, you will gain a toolkit to respond to contemporary challenges and skills to empower positive growth in staff and students.
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.
Assumed knowledge
This course is intended for practising teachers, school leaders and other professionals working in fields of education. While there is no specific assumed knowledge required, a familiarity with Australian educational contexts (including schooling contexts) is assumed.
Periods course is open for new admissions
| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Domestic | International |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 1 | 20 January 2025 | ||
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 2 | 17 March 2025 | ||
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 12 May 2025 | ||
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 07 July 2025 | ||
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 5 | 01 September 2025 | ||
| 2025 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 27 October 2025 | ||
| 2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 1 | 19 January 2026 | ||
| 2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 2 | 16 March 2026 | ||
| 2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 11 May 2026 | ||
| 2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 06 July 2026 | ||
| 2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 5 | 31 August 2026 | ||
| 2026 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 26 October 2026 | ||
| 2027 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 1 | 18 January 2027 | ||
| 2027 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 2 | 15 March 2027 | ||
| 2027 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 3 | 10 May 2027 | ||
| 2027 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 4 | 05 July 2027 | ||
| 2027 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 5 | 30 August 2027 | ||
| 2027 | UC - Canberra, Online | Study Block 6 | 25 October 2027 |
Credit arrangements
A credit transfer arrangement is available for this course for the following institutions:
University Of Canberra
Master of Education (EDM102) | 24 credit points
In addition to course requirements, in order to successfully complete your course you must meet the inherent requirements. Please refer to the inherent requirements statement applicable to your course
Course duration
The standard duration for this course is 1 year and 5 months (8 Study Blocks). The maximum duration is 4 years from date of enrolment to date of course completion.
Learning outcomes
| Learning outcomes | Related graduate attributes |
|---|---|
| Critically examine the complex challenges facing authentic educational contexts to find solutions. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Be self-aware; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Develop and reflective, self-aware and adaptable professional practice. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Analyse and evaluate seminal and emerging educational theory, curriculum, technology, policy and practice |
UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
| Develop, articulate and apply integrated knowledge and skills to curriculum, policies and practices from a a variety of perspectives and with a variety of audiences in mind, including equity groups. | UC graduates are professional: Employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills; communicate effectively; use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems; display initiative and drive, and use their organisational skills to plan and manage their workload; take pride in their professional and personal integrity. UC graduates are global citizens: Think globally about issues in their profession; adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries; make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives. UC graduates are lifelong learners: Reflect on their own practice, updating and adapting their knowledge and skills for continual professional and academic development; be self-aware; evaluate and adopt new technology. UC graduates are able to demonstrate Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander ways of knowing, being and doing: Communicate and engage with Indigenous Australians in ethical and culturally respectful ways; apply their knowledge to working with Indigenous Australians in socially just ways. |
Awards
| Award | Official abbreviation |
|---|---|
| Master of Education (STEM) | MEd (STEM) |
| Master of Education (Leadership) | MEd (Leadership) |
| Master of Education | MEd |
Honours
None.
Alternative exits
EDC101 Graduate Certificate in STEM Education, EDC102 Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership, EDC103 Graduate Certificate in Education.
Enquiries
| Student category | Contact details |
|---|---|
| Prospective Students | Email study@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1800 UNI CAN (1800 864 226) |
| Current and Commencing Students | Please contact the University Student Centre by Email student.centre@canberra.edu.au or Phone 1300 301 727 |
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