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- Ideal for educators who aspire to lead the transformation of STEM education in a school or other educational context.
- Build conceptual connections within and between the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
- Make an even bigger impact by studying a course that aligns with your career path, whether you're leading from the front of a classroom or driving change beyond it.
- If you’re a qualified teacher, fast-track your career by completing this course in just one year, provided you meet our entry requirements.
- Study on campus or online for flexibility while you work.
Highlights
- Ideal for educators who aspire to lead the transformation of STEM education in a school or other educational context.
- Build conceptual connections within and between the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) disciplines.
- Make an even bigger impact by studying a course that aligns with your career path, whether you're leading from the front of a classroom or driving change beyond it.
- If you’re a qualified teacher, fast-track your career by completing this course in just one year, provided you meet our entry requirements.
Why choose this course?
The STEM in Education major is ideal for educators who want to engage in professional learning to develop their STEM pedagogical content knowledge and skills. It caters for educators who:
- are working across the age spectrum from early childhood to Year 12, and adult or workplace learning
- have different levels of experience and responsibility
- have varied levels of STEM pedagogical content knowledge, including qualified STEM educators, those teaching out-of-field, or educators in leadership positions
- are professionals working in non-school contexts, such as curriculum developers.
Alternatively, you can study a fully customisable Graduate Certificate in Education by choosing units tailored to your interests and needs.
Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.
Subsidised fees available
This course is one of many Commonwealth Supported Places that QUT has secured to make postgraduate study more affordable and accessible.
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Why choose this course?
The STEM in Education major is ideal for educators who want to engage in professional learning to develop their STEM pedagogical content knowledge and skills. It caters for educators who:
- are working across the age spectrum from early childhood to Year 12, and adult or workplace learning
- have different levels of experience and responsibility
- have varied levels of STEM pedagogical content knowledge, including qualified STEM educators, those teaching out-of-field, or educators in leadership positions
- are professionals working in non-school contexts, such as curriculum developers.
Alternatively, you can study a fully customisable Graduate Certificate in Education by choosing units tailored to your interests and needs.
Be inspired by postgraduate students putting their learnings into action. Read their stories on our Education insights blog.
Learn from the best
Our teaching staff collectively represent a diverse range of STEM education knowledge, skills and experiences across a wide range of educational contexts. Many of these STEM educators are members of QUT’s STEM in Education Research Group and are active in leading the advancement of STEM education and teacher professional learning, locally, nationally and internationally.
This course was developed in consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including educators in schools and other contexts.
STEM education plays a significant role in inspiring and preparing learners for the jobs of the future. At QUT, you'll be encouraged to take a critical view of STEM in education as you reflect upon and evaluate your current practice. You will seek ways to transform your teaching and learning as you:
- explore an interconnected approach to the interpretation, construction, enactment and assessment of STEM curriculum.
- identify and overcome the challenges faced in the enactment of innovative education practice.
- develop your professional network and relationships that will extend beyond the duration of your study.
You will have the opportunity to connect with like-minded peers and be encouraged and supported to share ideas as you work towards transforming your teaching and your students’ learning in STEM. You will have access to a range of support services available at QUT. The professional network and relationships developed during the course can continue to benefit you in your future efforts to lead and transform STEM education.
Flexible delivery
You may study the course full-time or part-time. You can study on campus, online or select a blended approach to suit you. QUT provides a variety of online learning environments to enable you to participate fully, receive expert guidance and support, and be in regular contact with expert teaching staff.
Careers and outcomes
This STEM in Education Major can enhance outcomes for people in professional, schooling, and other contexts, including the ability to:
- lead the transformation of STEM education in a school or other educational context
- improve your pedagogical content knowledge in STEM, both within and between the disciplines
- better prepare your students for careers of the 21st century
- build your professional networks.
Course articulation
You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education.
Professional recognition
The Graduate Certificate in Education does not lead to teacher registration. If you are seeking a teaching qualification, the Bachelor of Education, or Master of Teaching may be suitable for you. Explore course options here.
Course articulation
You have the option to keep learning and build towards a Master of Education.
Possible careers
- Head of department
- Teacher
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2026 fees
2026: CSP $2,400 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2026 fees
2026: $18,900 per year part-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: CSP $2,400 per year full-time (48 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $17,400 per year part-time (48 credit points)
Student services and amenities fees
You may need to pay student services and amenities (SA) fees as part of your course costs.
HECS-HELP: loans to help you pay for your course fees
You may not have to pay anything upfront if you're eligible for a HECS-HELP loan.
You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.
Equity scholarships scheme
A scholarship for low-income students studying in any faculty.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Struggling financially
International Merit Scholarship
A high achievement scholarship for future international undergraduate and postgraduate students.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
International Talent Scholarship
A new scholarship for 2026 that covers tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance