Master of Educational Studies

    Master of Educational Studies

    Duration1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 32,728 / year(s)
    Next IntakeJuly 27, 2026
    Master of Educational Studies

    About

    Strengthen your leadership expertise and get a professional advantage in your chosen area of education.

    UQ’s School of Education has been preparing teachers for the world’s classrooms, industry, media and community leadership for more than 70 years, with programs and academics that lead the field. This program prepares you for a variety of employment opportunities in educational environments.

    Specialise in one of 7 fields of study: Behaviour Management; Curriculum; Guidance, Counselling and Careers; Leadership; Psychology Education; Science of Learning or Supporting Diverse Learners. Depending on your area of specialisation (and which of over 50 courses you select), you can choose to complete all aspects of a practicum that focuses on advanced research and teaching interests.

    Some pathways offer specific qualifications, while others offer significant professional advantage to educators interested in career advancement or broadening their career options.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 87

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Behaviour management counsellor
    • Special needs teacher
    • Curriculum planner
    • School curriculum adviser
    • Career development practitioner
    • Guidance counsellor
    • School principal
    • Educational administrator
    • School counsellor
    • Multicultural teacher
    Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    32,728 / year(s)
    Application Fee 150
    Master of Educational Studies
    University of Queensland
    University of Queensland
    Australia

    Australia, Brisbane