Master of Education (Research)

Murdoch University

Australia, Applecross

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Murdoch University

Australia , Applecross

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Research

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

079341D

Campuses

Murdoch

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines24-Feb-2026

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Duration 1.5 year(s)

Tuition Fee

AUD 58,848 / year(s)

Next Intake 24-Feb-2026

Master of Education (Research)

About

This three-semester research degree will provide you with the skills required to be a successful leader in the education sector, capable of addressing critical issues in educational practice, policy and research.

This course is designed for teachers, educational leaders, administrators, and other education professionals seeking to extend and deepen their expertise, undergo professional development and renewal, or proceed to a higher degree.

In this research-classified course, you will undertake a research dissertation (24 points) and coursework (12 points). This course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance your teaching, leadership and/or administration roles within the education field. On completion of this qualification, you will be eligible to enrol in a PhD.

3 reasons to study the Master of Education by Research at Murdoch

1. Be mentored by our experienced education professionals who are here to support you in becoming a confident, creative and flexible educator.
2. Participate in free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and data analysis, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student.
3. Enjoy flexible learning with options for after-work or school holiday meetings.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you’ll cover include:

Research methodologies used in educational and social science research
Critical analysis of a topic of educational research

Your future career

You’ll graduate qualified for high-level professional roles in the education and community sector. Careers could include:

Head of Department
School Leader
Program Leader or Designer
Advisor to Government
University Lecturer/Tutor

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Master of Education (Research) an applicant must have:* a Bachelor Degree in Education (AQF level 7), or equivalent, and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline; or* a Bachelor Degree in a different discipline (AQF level 7) and have successfully completed a graduate course in Education, or equivalent, requiring at least one year of equivalent full-time study (AQF level 8), and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline; or* a Bachelor Degree in a different discipline and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of significant scholarly or professional attainments (of at least two years full-time duration or equivalent) in Education equivalent to AQF level 8.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.