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- Build a qualification that’s right for you - deep specialisation, or a mix of topics.
- Ideal if you want to gain specialist knowledge, change career direction, or advance your career.
- Learn today, use tomorrow with our real-world courses.
- Suitable for international student visa holders studying full-time on campus or international student non-visa holders studying online from their home country.
- Within this course, you may choose from the following specialisations:
- early childhood
- educational leadership
- inclusive education
- STEM in education
- TESOL
- or select units from across the specialisation study areas.
Why choose this course?
The Master of Education course is flexible and innovative and can be custom designed to your needs.
Our world-class academics are leaders in their fields who will engage you in deep professional learning and reflection to expand your knowledge and skills. The teaching team has extensive experience, and the course is backed by QUT’s evidence-based research programs working to develop solutions to current and emerging issues in education.
The Master of Education is not designed to lead to initial teacher registration. If you are seeking a teaching qualification the Bachelor of Education or Master of Teaching may be suitable for you.
If you are already a registered teacher or aren’t seeking a teacher registration, the best option is the Master of Education.
This course information is for international students, however the Master of Education is also available for domestic students.
Explore this course
You can build a Master of Education qualification just for you. The course has three components:
- Choose one specialisation OR units of your choice. If you meet the advanced standing requirements for the one-year program, go to step 2.
- Add a specialisation OR units of your choice.
- Add a research component tailored to your interests and workplace needs.
You may choose to specialise in early childhood, educational leadership, inclusive education, STEM in education specialisation, TESOL; or select units from across the specialisation study areas.
Flexible delivery
The Master of Education online delivery is available to onshore, non-student visa holders. This course is not available to international students on Australian government international student visas. If you hold a different visa which allows you to study, you may be able to undertake flexible study.
Careers and outcomes
You can build the course to suit your personal development needs and career aspirations.
Past graduates have secured leadership positions within middle management in schools, within educational systems, and within a variety of other professional settings such as hospitals, government, and community organisations.
Our graduates will develop specialist knowledge and skills in their chosen field of specialisation, enabling them to lead effective education programs and practices.
Early exit
You can exit the course with a Graduate Certificate in Education following completion of any four masters units.
Research pathways
If you are interested in pursuing higher degree research it is recommended that you include 48 credit points of research units to build your capabilities.
To graduate with a Master of Education you are required to complete 144 credit points of course units.
In a standard 1.5-year full-time progression, you will complete three components made up of:
- 48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units
- 48 credit points of a second Specialisation or option units
- 48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options.
In a one-year full-time progression (having been awarded 48 credit points of advanced standing), you will complete two components made up of:
- 48 credit points of one Specialisation or option units
- 48 credit points of research units* or 36 credit points of research units plus 12 credit points of options.
*If you are intending to pursue higher degree research it is recommended you complete 48 credit points of research.
Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. We review fees annually, and they may be subject to increases.
2025 fees
2025: CSP $4,700 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2025 fees
2025: $34,800 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: CSP $4,500 per year full-time (96 credit points)
2024 fees
2024: $32,200 per year full-time (96 credit points)
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.
QUT Real World International Scholarship
A scholarship to cover tuition fees, with eligibility based on your prior academic achievements.
- Scholarship eligibility
- Academic performance
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