Upgrade your skills in educational practice with the post-graduate UNE Master of Education (Coursework). In addition to a flexible program pathway with a wide range of curriculum options, you can build your expertise with one of four specialisations. Deepen your knowledge in a range of educational disciplines and engage your students with contemporary practice and theory.

Why study the Master of Education (Coursework) with UNE?

UNE has a proud history of providing high-quality learning for teachers and those with a professional involvement in education. This degree gives you the advanced knowledge and skills to enhance your expertise in professional practice, scholarship, leadership and research. You will make an impactful contribution to your chosen path in the education profession and future fit your career for life.

What makes our course different?

Through this course, you will:

• Build advanced knowledge and skills to enhance your career in almost any educational setting – whether you’re working as a teacher or School Leader, in the public service, or any other education-related industry.
• Choose from a wide range of electives that align to your unique professional goals and your students’ needs.
• Specialise in Digital Learning, Indigenous Australian Education, Special Education and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
• Fit your study around your work and other commitments. The course, with its focus on the needs of busy professionals, is available in full and part time mode using a variety of online learning technologies and offers an admission pathway and program of study designed specifically for School Leaders.
• Benefit from a nested program of Graduate Certificates that provide optional exit points, should you wish to exit or pause your study.
• Enhance your critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence and communication skills to gain a competitive advantage in any education setting.
• Be part of a vibrant academic, research-led community, all aiming to achieve a high standard of excellence in research and learning.

By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified professionals in the education field. In fact, year after year, students award us 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support.

Please note: The Special and Inclusive Education specialisation is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.

To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate shall pass units to the value 72 credit points including a minimum of 36 credit points at 500-level as specified in Schedule A or Schedule B;

To qualify for the award candidates admitted under rule (g) shall pass units to the value of 72 credit points at 500-level, as specified in Schedule C.

• Schedule A (No Specialisation) - Rule A, E, or F
• Schedule A (No Specialisation) - Rule B, C, or D
• Schedule B (Specialisation) - Rule A, E or F
• Schedule B (Specialisation) - Rule B, C or D
• Schedule C - Rule G School leadership

See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.

In our Master of Education (Coursework), you will develop the specialist knowledge and expertise to enhance your education career, including:

• professional enrichment as an educator and education decision-maker
• re-orienting your current teaching focus
• pursuing a new specialisation pathway
• moving into a leadership position in education, whether in a school, TAFE College or University
• enhancing your leadership capabilities in an educational setting.

A candidate shall: (a) hold an AQF Level 7 four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised Australian University or tertiary institution (or overseas equivalent as assessed by A

An IELTS (Academic) overall score of at least 7.0 with no sub-bands less than 6.5; or

Equivalent TOEFL score of at least 91 in the internet-based test with a minimum score of 22 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and a minimum of 25 in Writing); or

Equivalent Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 62 with no skill less than 62