Master of Education

Enhance career options and professional advancement opportunities with the UNSW Master of Education. You will be equipped to progress into specialist fields, or leadership roles within your current field, or into further study with research degrees - such as the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) or the Doctor of Education (EdD).

Choose a program duration that respects your experience and goals. You can fast-track your studies to graduate in only one year, deepen your expertise in a 1.5-year program, or confidently begin your new direction with a two-year program.

Please note: this degree program does not provide professional accreditation or teacher qualification. If you seek professional accreditation as a teacher, consider the Master of Teaching (Secondary) or the Master of Teaching (Primary).

• Study at a school benchmarked with the highest global rating for education research (ARC, Excellence in Research for Australia)
• Be supported by our diverse, open and inclusive Arts, Design & Architecture community
• Learn through research-informed teaching
• Benefit from strong industry links and partnerships
  
• Access world-class alumni connections
• Join a community that’s part of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities

Depending on your experience, there are three entry pathways to the Master of Education.

One-year fast-track program

• A four-year bachelor’s degree or combined degree in education (including professional experience or practicum) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
• A recognised bachelor’s degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline*, plus three years of relevant professional experience and development**.

1.5-year program

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline* with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, OR
• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65% plus three years’ relevant professional experience** and development, OR
• An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

Two-year program

• A bachelor’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.

* “Relevant disciplines” may include arts, humanities, media, psychology, social work, business, economics, languages, linguistics, communications, policy studies, behavioural sciences, and social sciences.

** “Relevant professional experience” may include roles such as teacher, trainer, coach, educational developer, languages teacher, lecturer, teacher of English to speakers of other languages, educational leader, and educational administration.