Master of Education

The Master of Education offers the following specialisations: Educational Leadership, Inclusive and Special Education: Policy, Practice and Leadership, Leadership in Early Childhood Education, Literacy Education, Mathematics Education (Secondary), Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, Trauma Informed Care in Education, and Wellbeing and Behaviour in Education.

All applicants must have an initial teacher education qualification. Academic requirements (Band 6) can be met through a Bachelor degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years of relevant professional experience. English language requirements (Band 4) can be met through an IELTS Academic overall band score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0), a Bachelor degree from an approved country, or other approved qualifications and experience.

The estimated 1st year indicative fee for domestic fee-paying students is AUD $24,400. This is a guide only, based on a typical enrolment for the first year of the course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in rather than an overall course fee, so the total cost may vary depending on the units you choose. ECU fees are also adjusted annually.

Graduates of the Master of Education will be able to: critically evaluate educational theories and evidence-based research in a specialised area to inform inclusive and culturally responsive practice; design innovative solutions to complex educational challenges by applying contemporary knowledge and evaluating their potential impact locally and globally; demonstrate professional autonomy, judgement, and responsibility to support ongoing development and leadership; and communicate complex educational ideas effectively across diverse modes and for varied purposes, employing digital technologies responsibly and ethically.

The Master of Education is available starting in both Semester 1 (February) and Semester 2 (July). It can be studied full-time or part-time at the Joondalup campus, the City Campus, South West campus, in Sri Lanka, or online. The course is also offered in an Accelerated Online mode. The duration is 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent.