Master of Education
Feb, Apr, Jul, Oct
1–1.5 years full-time (depending on prior qualifications and experience)
AUD $ 7,050
Domestic Student
*Limited Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs) available for domestic students only. Annual fees are subject to change and are dependent on selected units. For more information on CSPs, see below.
Course overview
Upskill and make your mark on education
The Master of Education provides a focused and specialised opportunity for education practitioners to upskill, enhancing their research ability and expertise in particular areas of educational research. With the flexibility to choose your units from a diverse range of units, including university-wide options, you can tailor your Master of Education pathway to acquire dynamic skills in in-demand specialised areas. The course focuses on specialised and innovative study areas and is designed for professionals in both formal and informal educational roles, across sectors such as early childhood, school education, vocational and higher education, as well as corporate and community settings. It supports those looking to enhance their current practice or pivot into new areas within the education field.
This course is geared toward those with relevant employment experience who are either seeking a career change within education or looking to enhance their existing education career.
There are several ways to attain your Master of Education, depending on your background. Each pathway allows you to combine core Units with a combination of units or Graduate Certificates in the following specialisation areas:
This course is not an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course and does not qualify graduates for teacher registration in Australia
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Why this course
QUT Online’s Master of Education is a comprehensive degree that will equip you with the leadership and research skills you need to make a mark on education.
Pathways
Choose your pathway with innovative, in-demand specialisations
Further study
Pathway to doctoral study
Rankings
QUT is in the Top 10 in Australia for graduate employability according to the Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2025
Course units
The degree structure consists of 36 credit points of core units, 48 credit points in a selected major, and 60 credit points of complementary studies.
◦ Autism
◦ Career Development and Counselling
◦ Indigenous Education
◦ Innovative Learning Design
* Complementary studies: 60 credit points chosen from Education unit options or university wide unit options.
EUQ661 is a prerequisite for EUQ675 and EUQ674. EUQ661 can be enrolled in the same teaching period as these units.
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Select one major from the Education Major Options list (Autism, Career Development and Counselling, Indigenous Education, Innovative Learning Design), comprising 48 credit points.
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60 credit points chosen from Education unit options or university wide unit options (a maximum of 36cp from university-wide unit options for 144cp MEd or a maximum of 12cp for university-wide unit options for students with 48cp of advanced standing). Please see below for university-wide options.
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Entry requirements
There are two broad pathways to the Master of Education. Below are the respective entry requirements for each.
1-year full-time
You can gain entry to the 8-unit (96 cp or 1 year full-time) Master of Education with:
If you qualify for the 1-year program you will be automatically granted 48 credit points of general advanced standing towards the option units.
- A bachelor’s honours degree in teaching or education
or
- A bachelor’s degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education
or
- A graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education
or
- A bachelor’s degree in teaching or education followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) work experience in teaching or education
or
- A QUT graduate certificate in education with a GPA 4.0
1.5 year full-time
You can gain entry to the 12 unit (144 cp or 1.5 year full-time) Master of Education with:
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in teaching or education or related discipline
or
- A completed recognised bachelor’s degree (or higher qualification) in any other discipline with at least two years (full-time or equivalent) professional work experience in teaching or education or related fields
Course outcomes
Graduates of this course become discerning researchers who are critical about their consumption of research. Drawing on your discipline-specific knowledge, you will be well-equipped to design and justify creative solutions to real-world educational problems, while reflecting on and reflexively analysing your own practice. You will also graduate ready to apply theories and research methods to ethically explore areas of concern in education practices.
Skills and tools in this course
- Research literacy
- Industry-relevant digital practices and technologies
- Explore diverse perspectives and inclusion
- Ethical and legal awareness
- Evidence-based and practical course
- Critical consumer of education research
Potential career opportunities
Senior Teacher
Teachers are responsible for educating students of varying levels and backgrounds by preparing dynamic and well-informed lesson plans.
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Average Salary
$103,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+9.4%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Principal
Be the leader of a school, supervise teachers and other staff, and manage the school budget. Principals are also involved in student disciplinary matters and interact with the public as representatives of the school.
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Average Salary
$175,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+11.5%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Instructional designer
Plan, develop and optimise instructional material such as online courses, seminars, tutorials, etc.
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Average Salary
$103,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4/5
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Industry Growth
+21.7%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Learning and development specialist
Create training programs that improve the skills of an organisation and its employees. Use a variety of adult learning methods to address skill gaps and improve overall performance.
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Average Salary
$125,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
4.5/5
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Industry Growth
+7.4%
Projected job growth in next 5 years
, 2025
Education manager
Oversee teachers and other educational staff to ensure quality education, suited for the learning goals of the students in your institution.
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Average Salary
$130,000
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Industry Job Satisfaction of
3.5/5
, 2025
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QUT Online’s innovative learning design
QUT Online courses are purpose-built for flexibility, real-world relevance, and engaging, self-paced learning. Designed by experts in their field, our courses fit seamlessly into busy postgraduate lives.
Industry outlook: career development and counselling in education
There is a pressing need for students – particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds – to receive comprehensive career support from a young age. A core element of this national strategy will be providing high-quality career advice to children from primary school age onwards.
Integrating Indigenous content into the classroom
Nicky takes on a Graduate Certificate in Education (Indigenous Education) to broaden the scope of early education
Transform your career with QUT Online’s Master of Education
Educators are lifelong learners, often seeking new ways to grow professionally and make a greater impact in their communities. QUT Online’s Master of Education offers a flexible path to deepen your expertise, explore specialisations, and expand your career opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
This course alone will not enable you to become a teacher.
No, this is a master’s by coursework, not a master’s by research. However, this course can feed into a doctorate, which will then feed into a PhD.
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