Master of Education

The University of Melbourne’s Master of Education offers a broader range of specialisations than any other Master of Education program in Australia. We are also unique in offering a travel capstone option, giving students the chance to experience global education perspectives and issues firsthand.

• Become an expert in your chosen field of education
• Ideal for educators looking to move into middle or senior positions
• Flexible course with ten specialisation areas
• Research option available for qualified students intending to pursue graduate research
• 12 or 18-month fast-track options available for qualified teachers
• Capstone subject includes international travel opportunities.

Our newly revamped Master of Education is designed for a range of educational professionals who want to develop or extend their expertise in educational theories, policies and approaches to enrich current practices in their roles or move into leadership, specialist or coordinator positions. Students have the opportunity to become acknowledged leaders in their field of interest by choosing from a wide range of ten specialisations, including two newly developed specialisations, The Science of Learning and Digital Futures and Innovative Practices.

The course is embedded in the foundations of indigeneity, diversity and inclusion, sustainability and international perspectives.

Who is the course for?

The Master of Education has been created for the learning needs of teachers or educators, from early childhood to post-compulsory, looking to specialise their knowledge in a variety of education fields. It will also benefit those currently in wider education-related roles, such as youth workers, policy makers, education administrators or managers, and those in tertiary education.

Please note: the Master of Education is not an initial teacher education qualification and does not provide eligibility for registration to teach in Australian schools. For information on becoming a teacher, please visit the Become a Teacher page.

Why choose the Master of Education with us?

You’ll be taught by internationally recognised education experts, from an innovative curriculum that incorporates Indigenous and international cultures with a scholarly lens. With an exceptional range of ten specialisations chosen for their relevance to today’s education sector, as well as capstones that allow for work-integrated learning and international travel opportunities, this course has been built for practical application in the real world. Once you complete the course, you can take your learnings into a professional setting and contribute to impactful outcomes.

The reputation of the University of Melbourne is strong and globally recognised, and the Faculty of Education has been regularly ranked #1 in Australia and among the world's best. We are at the cutting edge of teaching and research, which makes us a destination of choice for students, educators, teachers and researchers.

Support in your postgraduate education studies

We take pride in the excellent support we offer our Master of Education students from enrolment, throughout their studies, and beyond. If you are an Indigenous student, we offer a range of support services here at the University of Melbourne via Murrup Barak. You can find out more on the Murrup Barak website.

English language requirements

All applicants to the University of Melbourne must satisfy the English language requirements. This may be achieved in a number of ways, including recognised previous study taught and assessed entirely in English or an approved English language test. If you are from a non-English speaking background, the required standard of English for this degree is one of the following English proficiency test scores:

• English language test score requirements

• If you need to undertake an English language test, you must meet one of the scores* below:

  IELTS

  7.0

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  with written 7.0 and no band less than 6.0

  TOEFL

  94+

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  with writing 27; speaking 18; reading 13; listening 13

  PEARSON

  72+

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  with written communicative skill of 75 and no other communicative skill below 60

  CAMBRIDGE

  185+

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  with no less than 185 in writing and no less than 169 in each other skill

  *Accepted tests: IELTS (Academic English Only); TOEFL Internet-based test; Pearson Test of English Academic; Cambridge English: Advanced/Certificate of Advanced English (CAE). If a test displays N/A, it means it is not accepted for this course.

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