Learning from experienced educators, you’ll gain advanced knowledge about the theory and practice of learning and teaching. You will gain the skills to address educational challenges and opportunities. This course is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers or any professional whose work has an educational component.

Build on your experience as a education professional by studying the latest theory with a Master of Education (by coursework) from Victoria University.

This flexible postgraduate education course is underpinned by a strong focus on social justice, sustainability and ethical action. You will gain the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in the school system, universities, community, government and industry.

Studying advanced theory under passionate and experienced educators, you'll further your expertise in learning and teaching practice.

The Master of Education is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers, policy-makers and other professionals whose work has an educational component or responsibility.

This course does not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

To attain the award of Master of Education students will be required to completed in total 192 credit points consisting of:

• 192 credit points of Core studies

Postgraduate study in education is increasingly important in the advancement of a professional education career. The Master of Education will ensure you are prepared for this competitive field.

This course offers professional development for teachers, education administrators, researchers and policy makers. It could lead to a career as an education or health professional, and prepare you for a management role in a number of specialist education fields.

Graduates will have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to:  

• education in schools or other settings 
• policy making and development
• training in the workplace.

EXAMPLE JOB TITLES

• educational consultant
• principal
• child care director
• curriculum developer
• educational policy developer.

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline OR Completion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline

IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score of 6.5 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking)

TOEFL Internet: Overall score of 79

Pearson Test of English (PTE): Overall score of 58-64 (with no section score less than 50)

University of Cambridge - Advanced (CAE): Overall score of 176. No individual band less than 169.

VU English - English for Academic Purposes (EAP) (Level 6): Achieved.