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2 Years
On campus (blended mixture of online and on campus units available)
Full time or part-time equivalent
16 February 2026 (Semester 1) | 10 August 2026 (Semester 2) | 15 February 2027 (Semester 1) | 09 August 2027 (Semester 2)
Course Overview
Where You Can Study
Bruce, Canberra ACT 2617, Australia
Australian National University, 110 Ellery Cresent - Baldessin Precinct Building, Acton, ACT 2601
Eligibility
Career & Study Pathways
Quality & Recognition
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Accreditation Status
AccreditedCourse Content
Educating Globally PG
Required unit — Level P (3 credit points)
Educational Leadership and Change PG
Required unit — Level P (3 credit points)
Education Research Perspectives PG
Required unit — Level P (3 credit points)
Curriculum Development and Design PG
Required unit — Level P (3 credit points)
Critical Reasoning and Academic Literacy PG
Required unit — Level P (3 credit points)
Educating for Sustainable Worlds PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Engaging Communities in Change PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Critical Policy Analysis in Education PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Educating for Inclusion PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Leading and Sustaining Professional Learning Communities PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Investigating Curriculum and its Context PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Leading Coaching and Mentoring in Education PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Positive Psychology and Wellbeing Education PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Understanding the Rural Professional Context PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Leadership in Indigenous Education PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Issues and Challenges in School Improvement: International Perspectives PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Indigenous Ways of Knowing, Being and Doing PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Contemporary Uses of Digital Technologies in Education PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Applications of Learning and Memory PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Evaluating Education Systems and Programs PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Qualitative Research PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Quantitative Research PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Advanced Professional Learning G
Restricted choice — Level G (3 credit points)
Research Applications in Education PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Science of Learning 1 PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Science of Learning 2 PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Middle School Leadership 1 PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Middle School Leadership 2 PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Adaptive Educational Leadership 1 PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Adaptive Educational Leadership 2 PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Understanding Rurality PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Rural Pedagogies PG
Restricted choice — Level P (3 credit points)
Common Questions
No. This course is not externally accredited and, therefore, it is not recognised as a teaching qualification in Australia. If you are looking to transition into a teaching career, UC offers a selection of suitable postgraduate courses.
Yes. A clear pathway of study exists between the Graduate Certificate in Education and this degree. Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Education may apply and receive credit for units within the Master of Education Studies. Any previous study or work experience will only be considered as part of the application process in accordance with current course rules and university policy.
Applicants must meet an IELTS Academic score of 6.5 overall, with no band score below 6.0 (or equivalent).
This course has been developed with Work Integrated Learning (WIL) at its core. The content has been created by education professionals, and kept relevant and up-to-date through consistent monitoring of, and engagement with, the industry. You will undertake authentic assessment tasks which are highly relevant to the day-to-day practice of education, dealing regularly with real-world problems and case studies, and will be encouraged to apply course learnings to your own educational employment context.
The Master of Education Studies is a two-year course offered at Bruce, Canberra. Intake is available in Semester 1 (starting 16 February 2026) and Semester 2 (starting 10 August 2026), with further intakes in 2027. Both domestic and international students are eligible to apply for all available intake periods.
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