Master of Education

    Master of Education

    Duration18 month(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 23,414 / Year
    Next IntakeJuly 21, 2026
    Master of Education

    About

    Gain advanced theory and practical skills to further develop your career in education and make impactful contributions to improved outcomes for diverse learners with our Master of Education. Build on your previous experience with specialist education knowledge and skills to prepare you for scholarship, research and leadership roles within education fields.

    You will enhance your capability in analytical thinking, collaborative learning, project management, and transformative practice. Your advanced learning will be applied in a capstone opportunity to undertake professional placement or research activities that support your chosen career path.

    Study online or on campus, and personalise your course by choosing to specialise in:

    • Digital Learning Futures,
    • Inclusive Education,
    • Indigenous Knowledges Education,
    • International Education,
    • Managing and Leading Education,
    • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), or
    • University Teaching and Learning.

    This degree is for education policy makers, practitioners, teachers, principals and researchers working in the Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia Pacific.



    Disciplines

    Faculty of Arts and Society

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    Admission criteria

    Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree or equivalent international qualification.


    Essential requirements

    English language requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 58
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 79

    English Program Requirements

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study.

    The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.

    CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40)Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4
    IELTS Academic Module (including One Skill Retake)A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.
    Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169.
    Common European Framework Certificate of English ProficiencyA minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU.
    Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic moduleA minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50.
    TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT)A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21.

    * All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
    * Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.

    Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: [email protected].

    Career

    Career opportunities

    Graduating from this course may lead to career opportunities as education policymakers, practitioners, school teachers and principals as well as researchers working in Australia and internationally.

    Please note that completion of this course does not lead to teacher registration.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    23,414 / year
    Master of Education
    Charles Darwin University
    Charles Darwin University
    Australia

    Australia, Darwin