Master of Education

By studying SCU Online’s Master of Education, you’ll be prepared for all the challenges that come with a fulfilling career in education. You’ll enhance your educational leadership skills and emerge as a dynamic and modern leader in education. 

1. Evolve your leadership style: Develop an understanding of various education leadership models, allowing you to refine and strengthen your own leadership approach. 
2. Be an advocate for positive change: Equip yourself to lead as a contemporary educational leader, catalysing positive change across all levels of the school environment. 
3. Apply innovative leadership skills: Evaluate the latest advancements in education research and apply your enhanced skills to diverse scenarios, ranging from crafting compelling grant proposals, providing impactful stakeholder recommendations and conducting evaluations. 
4. Stay informed with the latest concepts: Delve into the multifaceted landscape of social and political contexts that shape educational leadership, gaining insights into current concepts and the latest research influencing the field.  
5. Gain a forward-thinking mindset: Engage in cutting-edge concepts and stay at the forefront of the latest in research education, providing you with a forward-thinking mindset essential for effective leadership in the ever-evolving field of education. 

Delivered 100% online, the Master of Education requires you to complete eight units in total (depending on recognition of previous education and professional experience). With six study periods a year, you could complete those eight units in as little as 16 months part-time.  

You will study four core units, as well as choosing four units from one of our three specialisations listed below. You can choose to specialise (study four units from a single specialisation) or study four units in total from all specialisations for a general M.Ed degree. 

Specialisations: 

Educational Leadership 

• Prepares you to make business-like decisions in an education context   
• Equips you with the skills to lead teaching professionals  
• Learn invaluable financial and entrepreneurial skills. 

Educational Wellbeing  

• Unique approach; focuses on the needs of teachers as well as learners  
• Build environments where everyone can thrive  
• Learn skills to respond to the diverse needs of students and enhance student wellbeing. 

Educational Inclusion and Diversity  

• Create environments that foster lifelong learning  
• Reflect on, and implement pedagogy that ensures diverse learners needs are met  
• Implement effective use of technology that supports learning and participation in contemporary school settings. 

Recommended study pattern

For students to be eligible to receive the Master of Education, 8 subjects (96 credit points) must be completed, comprising:

• 4 core subjects, and
• 1 specialisation, or
• any 4 subjects from the specialisations.

Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of specialisations, so you can choose a study path to suit your career goals and aspirations. 

This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information. 

Exit points

To exit with the Graduate Certificate in Education, students must complete 4 core subjects.

Degrees are usually made up of core subjects and electives. Some degrees include a choice of majors, so you can focus your studies on a specialisation.

This list is a general overview. Download the full Degree Guide for more information.

• Core Subjects

• Educational Leadership Specialisation

• Educational Wellbeing Specialisation

• Educational Inclusion and Diversity Specialisation

• General Master of Education Degree

Open Universities Australia is a not-for-profit organisation. You will not pay any fees for using our services.

Indicative total fee $22,024

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying full-time, which is typically 8 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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To qualify for entry to the Master of Education online, you must have:

• A four-year Bachelor degree in Education from any Australian university or equivalent; OR
• an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university or equivalent, OR
• a three year Bachelor degree in Teaching and an education-specific Graduate Certificate from any Australian University, or equivalent.

Non-standard language admission requirements for international students (IELTS) with an overall score of 7.5 or equivalent.

We may recognise and grant credit for past education or qualifications in a process called advanced standing. If you're eligible for advanced standing, this can impact the number of units you need to study, reducing the time and cost of your overall degree.