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Course Information

Master of Education (Advanced)

Effective from 01-JAN-2026 : Code J89

The Master of Education is designed for experienced and aspiring education professionals who are passionate about deepening their understanding of educational theory, practice, and leadership. This internationally recognised postgraduate qualification offers the opportunity to undertake advanced coursework in specialist areas aligned with each student’s professional interests and goals. Through a flexible and specialised curriculum, students gain critical knowledge and insights across a range of educational fields, enhancing their capacity to lead, innovate, and respond to evolving educational challenges.
Please note: This is not an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) course. Completion of the Master of Education (Advanced) does not meet the accreditation requirements for classroom teaching in Australia.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Course Learning Outcomes

1. Critically evaluate educational theories and evidence-based research in a specialised area to inform inclusive and culturally responsive practices.
2. Design innovative solutions to complex educational challenges by applying contemporary knowledge and evaluating their potential impact locally and globally.
3. Demonstrate professional autonomy, judgement, and responsibility to support ongoing development and leadership.
4. Communicate complex educational ideas effectively across diverse modes and for varied purposes, employing digital technologies responsibly and ethically.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 6)

• Bachelor degree; or
• Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

• IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
• Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
• Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
• Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
• Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification. One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Course Duration

• Full Time: 2 Years
• Part Time: 4 Years

Course Delivery

• Joondalup: Full Time, Part Time
• Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Sundrakanthi SINGH

Course Structure

This is a Programmatic Learning course. This Course uses a mix of Learning Units and Assessment Units which all connect together.

• Learning Units are where students develop their knowledge, skills, and capabilities through regular activities and feedback.
• Assessment Units are where students integrate, apply and demonstrate that learning.

Students will collect evidence of learning in a digital portfolio that charts their course journey, and can be used as a showcase to employers.

Students will normally complete two areas of specialisation. Alternatively, students may complete one specialisation and choose their remaining 60 credit points from a mix of units from the specialisations listed below.

* Assessment Unit

Unit sets that can be studied as part of this course