Do you want to take your teaching career to the next level? The Master of Philosophy (Education) from The University of Notre Dame Australia is designed for you if you are embarking on postgraduate studies for the first time. This Master's degree provides the academic skills needed to research and write a major thesis, along with the ongoing support of a university-based supervisor. Our staff will work with you to help identify and refine a research proposal and provide constant mentorship. The program is open to candidates with an undergraduate degree from a recognised university. Contact us today to discuss your options.

Why study this degree?

Do you want to take your career to the next level? If so, you should consider a Master of Philosophy (Education) from The University of Notre Dame Australia. This postgraduate research degree includes coursework and a substantial research component culminating in the submission of a thesis. You may undertake the course in either a full-time or a part-time capacity; the standard time for completion is usually 18 months for a full-time student and three years for a part-time student.

The coursework consists of four compulsory research training courses (Quantitative Research Methods, Qualitative Research Methods, Scholarly Reading and Writing and Developing a Research Proposal), which are prerequisites for your research project. These courses will provide opportunities to formulate substantial elements of your planned research project and develop necessary skills in critical analysis and scholarly writing.

You will be given as much flexibility as possible to complete the coursework component of this degree. However, an average grade standard of Credit must be achieved in the coursework as a prerequisite for proceeding to the research component. In terms of academic guidance, you will be assigned University-based supervisors who will provide support throughout the coursework and research components of the degree.

• Quantitative Research Methods
• Qualitative Research Methods
• Scholarly Reading and Writing
• Developing a Research Proposal

Full details of the program requirements are contained in the Program Requirements.

More information regarding courses can be found at the course descriptions pages Fremantle Sydney.

Master of Philosophy (Education) graduates may pursue careers in industry, academia and research organisations. Fields include journalism and media, Government and public administration, computing, law, education and research.

Possession of a Bachelor’s degree (AQF level 7 qualification); or in exceptional circumstances, an equivalent academic or professional background that is considered by the Dean of the School

IELTS (Academic) - 7.0 overall, with no score lower than 7.0 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 6.5; CAE/CPE - 185 overall, with no score lower than 185 in writing and no other band score lower than 176; PTE Academic - 68 overall, with no score lower than 68 in writing and no other band score lower than 58; TOEFL (iBT) - 94 overall, with no score lower than 27 in writing and no other individual band score lower than 20.