Master of Education

The graduates of SCU Online’s Master of Education could be eligible to work in various roles. Some of these roles include school principal, head of department, academic, educational consultant or curriculum developer. 

Higher education

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

• 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

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

Special requirements

Studying online requires: 

• A PC or Mac with the latest operating system; 
• A fast, reliable internet connection; 
• The latest version of Internet Explorer, Chrome or Firefox;
• the Blackboard app. 

Sometimes, specific software or textbooks are required.

Depending on previous work experience or study, you may be eligible to receive advanced standing against some of your subjects of study — letting you graduate sooner, for less. Learn more about the process of applying for advanced standing at Southern Cross University.

Gain the skills to create exceptional learning environments for students and teachers with an online Master of Education from Southern Cross University Online. 

Delivered 100% online, the degree can be completed part-time in as little as 16 months. You can choose from one of three specialisations, Educational Leadership, Educational Wellbeing or Educational Inclusion and Diversity, or study broadly and select four electives to gain a general Master of Education. 

Recommended Study Pattern

Core Subjects

• Contemporary Educational Leadership
• Contemporary Educational Contexts
• Leading Professional Learning
• Educational Investigation

AND

Specialisation: Educational Leadership

• Accounting for Managers
• Human Resource Management
• The Positive Leader
• Evaluation for Improved Teaching and Learning

OR

Specialisation: Educational Wellbeing

• Valuing Diversity
• Educational Support in Difficult Times
• Educational Leadership and Wellbeing
• Enhancing Student Wellbeing

OR

Specialisation: Educational Inclusion and Diversity 

• Valuing Diversity 
• Enhancing Student Wellbeing 
• Inclusive Education, Theory Policy and Practice
• Technology and Collaboration to Support Learning and Participation

OR

Choose any four subjects from either specialisation to gain a general Master of Education.

Award Requirements

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.

Exit Points

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

Choose your subjects

Electives

Choose any four subjects from the below electives to gain a general Master of Education.

• Accounting for Managers
• Human Resource Management
• The Positive Leader
• Evaluation for Improved Teaching and Learning
• Valuing Diversity
• Educational Support in Difficult Times
• Educational Leadership and Wellbeing
• Enhancing Student Wellbeing