Master of Education (Advanced)

No. This is not an Initial Teacher Education course/qualification and completion of the Master of Education (Advanced) will not qualify you for accreditation necessary to teach in Australia.

Students can choose from 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. Students will normally complete two areas of specialisation, or alternatively complete one specialisation and choose remaining 60 credit points from a mix of units from the specialisations listed.

The estimated 1st year indicative fee is AUD $24,400 for domestic fee-paying students and AUD $37,650 for international students. These are provided as a guide only, based on a typical enrolment of students undertaking the first year of this course. At ECU, you pay for the individual units you enrol in, not an overall course fee, so the total cost will vary depending on what units you choose.

All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification. Academic requirements (Band 6) can be satisfied by a Bachelor degree or equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience. English language requirements (Band 4) can be met by an IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0), or other approved qualifications and test scores as outlined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Graduates will be able to: critically evaluate educational theories and evidence-based research in a specialised area to inform inclusive and culturally responsive practices; 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.