Master of Education
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
If you’re a practicing educator looking to retrain in an additional teaching area or advance your professional skills, our Master of Education program is for you. You’ll deepen your understanding of educational theory and practice, stay updated with industry trends and research, and apply a proven teaching framework supported by strong evidence. Our Master of Education program empowers you to deepen your curriculum knowledge in specialised areas, enhancing your teaching effectiveness, accelerating your career growth, and improving your job prospects. Our flexible study options and international recognition will enable you to pursue career opportunities worldwide. A Graduate Certificate in Education is also available to study and can be used as a pathway into the masters program.
Designed for
Practising teachers and other educators seeking qualifications in a wide variety of educational contexts
Structure
- This program requires the successful completion of: 10 units core
- One specialisation – 70 units.
Subjects
- Mathematics Teaching
- Physics teaching
- TESOL Teaching.
Standard entry requirements
- The Master of Education is an 80-unit postgraduate qualification for: Qualified teachers who wish to gain an additional teaching area in Mathematics, Physics or TESOL
- Or qualified teachers who wish to undertake professional development
- Admission is available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Teacher Retraining - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.Professional Development - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching
- Relevant fields include education, teaching, training, tutoring, or equivalent.
Study pathways
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education is a pathway for admission to the Master of Education.
Further information
Not all specialisations are suitable for non-teachers or international students. Some specialisations are offered entirely on-campus and some are only offered for online enrollment.
