Key facts
Domestic students course information.
Entry is based on bachelor qualification or higher.
Entry is based on bachelor qualification or higher. English language requirements must also be met.
- 1 or 1.5 years full-time
- Up to 6 years part-time
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| Start Dates and Campus | Trimester 1 – February 2025 | Trimester 2 – June 2025 | Trimester 3 – October 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
| Online | Offered | Offered | Offered |
| Armidale Campus | Offered | Offered | Not Offered |
| Sydney Campus | Not Offered | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Course information
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Upgrade your skills in educational practice with the postgraduate UNE Master of Education. In addition to a flexible program pathway with a wide range of curriculum options, you can build your expertise with one of four specialisations. Deepen your knowledge in a range of educational disciplines and engage your students with contemporary practice and theory.
Why study the Master of Education with UNE?
UNE has a proud history of providing high-quality learning for teachers and those with a professional involvement in education. This degree gives you the advanced knowledge and skills to enhance your expertise in professional practice, scholarship, leadership and research. You will make an impactful contribution to your chosen path in the education profession and future fit your career for life.
By choosing UNE, you are choosing an industry leader in the provision of online lifelong learning for aspiring and qualified professionals in the education field. In fact, year after year, students award us 5-star ratings in The Good Universities Guide for Overall Experience and Student Support.
What makes our course different?
Through this course, you will:
- Build advanced knowledge and skills to enhance your career in almost any educational setting – whether you’re working as a teacher or School Leader, in the public service, or any other education-related industry.
- Choose from a wide range of electives that align to your unique professional goals and your students’ needs.
- Choose to specialise in Digital Learning, Indigenous Australian Education, School Leadership, Special Education or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).*
- Fit your study around your work and other commitments. The course, with its focus on the needs of busy professionals, is available in full and part time mode using a variety of online learning technologies and offers an admission pathway and program of study designed specifically for School Leaders.
- Benefit from a nested program of Graduate Certificates that provide optional exit points, should you wish to exit or pause your study.
- Enhance your critical thinking, problem-solving, emotional intelligence and communication skills to gain a competitive advantage in any education setting.
- Be part of a vibrant academic, research-led community, all aiming to achieve a high standard of excellence in research and learning.
Please note: The Special and Inclusive Education specialisation is an approved Student Income Support course. Eligible students may apply for Youth Allowance or Austudy.
Specialisations
- Digital Learning
- General Program
- Indigenous Australian Education
- School Leadership
- Special and Inclusive Education
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
* Please note: some specialisations are restricted to students admitted under specific admission rules. Please review the entry requirements and Program of Study (Course Structure) closely to determine your potential specialisation options.
Study online
Most of our students choose to study online across three study periods with 24/7 tutor support* and fit study around work and family commitments. Uniquely, our online students are mostly over 30 and bring valuable experience with them. They form a community of adults juggling the same challenges and priorities and who bring their life and work experience together at UNE in order to become future-fit and better respond to a rapidly changing world.
Study on campus
Many of our students choose to take advantage of the on-campus lifestyle in Armidale, in the beautiful New England region, with access to unparalleled support, accommodation and sporting facilities. These students are often starting their first degree and have left school recently. Through access to academic and career support they get a fantastic start to their careers.
* 24/7 tutor support includes: essay feedback (within 24 hours); live chat 24/7 for generic feedback on academic writing; and subject-specific help at a foundation or first-year level for subjects including mathematics, chemistry, biology, physics, business, accounting, microeconomics, macroeconomics and statistics. There are also a wide range of workshops, resources and courses available in academic skills support to assist you and help you to succeed.
Entry requirements
Select the option that best describes you.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study on campus in Australia:
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under four admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule C: You have completed Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (AQF Level 8) or overseas equivalent, or one of the following UNE AQF Level 8 qualifications:*
- Graduate Certificate in eLearning
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Comparative Education)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Gifted and Talented: Teaching for High Potential)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education
- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education
- Graduate Certificate in International Schooling, Education and Development
- Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule F: You meet ALL of the following entry requirements:
- You have completed a four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7) or a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) or overseas equivalents
- AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) professional experience as a middle leader, head teacher, or other senior leadership role in a school context.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule F. Please see the Rule F Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Please note: The TESOL specialisation is offered for on campus study only. All other specialisations are offered for online study only.
* If you are admitted under Rule C based on a Graduate Certificate in eLearning, Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning, Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Learning), Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL) or Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages you may choose to specialise in the same or a different area, or not specialise. If you are admitted under Rule C on the basis of any other Graduate Certificate you must choose a different specialisation, or not specialise.
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
On-Campus study
If you would like to study full-time in Australia at one of UNE's campuses, you will need to have a visa that allows you to study. For most international students this visa will need to be a Student Visa. The Australian Department of Home Affairs has further information about visa eligibility and conditions.
If you are an international applicant who wants to study online (overseas or in Australia):
You will need to meet both the Academic and English Language Requirements to gain admission into this course. Meeting academic requirements means we review what you have already studied to see if you have the results needed for admission to your preferred course.
This course is offered under six admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule C: You have completed Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (AQF Level 8) or overseas equivalent, or one of the following UNE AQF Level 8 qualifications:*
- Graduate Certificate in eLearning
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Comparative Education)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Gifted and Talented: Teaching for High Potential)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education
- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education
- Graduate Certificate in International Schooling, Education and Development
- Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule D: You have completed a non-initial teacher education Bachelor degree qualification (AQF Level 7) and a Bachelor Honours, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) (or overseas equivalents) in any area other than Initial Teacher Education (which would be considered under Rule B).†
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Rule D Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule E: You meet ALL of the following entry requirements:†
- You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
- AND you have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant teaching experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E. Please see the Rule E Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule F: You meet ALL of the following entry requirements:
- You have completed a four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7) or a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) or overseas equivalents
- AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) professional experience as a middle leader, head teacher, or other senior leadership role in a school context.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule F. Please see the Rule F Course Structures (Programs of Study).
* If you are admitted under Rule C based on a Graduate Certificate in eLearning, Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning,Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Learning), Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL) or Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages you may choose to specialise in the same or a different area, or not specialise. If you are admitted under Rule C on the basis of any other Graduate Certificate you must choose a different specialisation, or not specialise.
† If you are admitted under Rules D or E you cannot undertake the Indigenous Australian Education or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL-EAL/D) specialisations.
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
International applicants, please note: You may also need to show evidence of your English language proficiency to the Department of Home Affairs if you are applying for a Student Visa.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Online study in your own country
If you would like to study online with UNE while you reside outside of Australia you do not need a Student Visa. If your course requires you to visit Australia to attend any mandatory study requirements, you would need to explore Visitor Visa options for a short-term stay.
Online study in Australia
If you would like to study online with UNE while you are residing in Australia, you will need to hold a visa (other than a Student Visa) that allows you to study. If you are unsure if your visa allows you to study, you can check with UNE's International Admissions team. If you hold a Student Visa you cannot study completely online; you must be enrolled as an on-campus student (although you can study a limited number of online units).
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification/s.
- f you are applying for admission under Rules E or F, you must provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
- Proof of identity and citizenship. This can be a certified/notarised copy of the photo page of your passport, or another form of official photo identification that lists your full personal details including name and date of birth; for example, a foreign government identity card.
- Evidence of English Language Requirements satisfied. If you have completed a UNE-approved formal English test within the last two years, you must provide a copy of the test results with your application. Please see UNE’s English Language Requirements above for further information.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rules C you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule F you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rules A, D, or E you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing based on units which are not part of the qualifications you used for entry, or based on demonstrated relevant professional experience.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing (above the Block Advanced Standing received at admission) based on units which are not part of the qualifications you used for entry, or based on demonstrated relevant professional experience.
- If you are admitted under Rule C you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing (above the Block Advanced Standing received at admission) based on units which are not part of the qualifications you used for entry, or based on demonstrated relevant professional experience.
Please note: Advanced standing cannot be granted for special topic units, dissertation units or units that contain placements.
This course is offered under six admission rules.
Rule A: You have completed a four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule A. Please see the Rule A Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule B: You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) or overseas equivalent.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule B. Please see the Rule B Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule C: You have completed Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (AQF Level 8) or overseas equivalent, or one of the following UNE AQF Level 8 qualifications:*
- Graduate Certificate in eLearning
- Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Comparative Education)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Gifted and Talented: Teaching for High Potential)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies)
- Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)
- Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education
- Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education
- Graduate Certificate in International Schooling, Education and Development
- Graduate Certificate in School Leadership
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education
- Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule C. Please see the Rule C Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule D: You have completed a non-initial teacher education Bachelor degree qualification (AQF Level 7) and a Bachelor Honours, Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma (AQF Level 8) (or overseas equivalents) in any area other than Initial Teacher Education (which would be considered under Rule B).†
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule D. Please see the Rule D Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule E: You meet ALL of the following entry requirements:†
- You have completed a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7 or overseas equivalent).
- AND you have a minimum of two years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) relevant teaching experience.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule E. Please see the Rule E Course Structures (Programs of Study).
Rule F: You meet ALL of the following entry requirements:
- You have completed a four-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 7) or a Bachelor qualification (AQF Level 7) and a one or two-year pre-service teaching qualification (AQF Level 8 or 9) or overseas equivalents
- AND you have a minimum of three years of full-time (or part-time equivalent) professional experience as a middle leader, head teacher, or other senior leadership role in a school context.
If you are admitted on this basis, you will be eligible for admission under Rule F. Please see the Rule F Course Structures (Programs of Study).
* If you are admitted under Rule C based on a Graduate Certificate in eLearning, Graduate Certificate in Digital Learning,Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Digital Learning), Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (TESOL) or Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages you may choose to specialise in the same or a different area, or not specialise. If you are admitted under Rule C on the basis of any other Graduate Certificate you must choose a different specialisation, or not specialise.
† If you are admitted under Rules D or E you cannot undertake the Indigenous Australian Education or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL-EAL/D) specialisations.
Please note: all admissions are subject to UNE’s Admission, Credit and Enrolment Policy. Please read and familiarise yourself with the details of the policy. See our Glossary for help with university terms.
These requirements are in addition to the entry requirements above.
When applying you may be required to show how you satisfy the English Language Requirements for this course.
Mandatory intensive schools on campus may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. Please see the UNE Course Handbook for the specific requirements of each unit.
Some courses require you to provide documentary evidence, or interviews to support your application. The following documents are required to support your application:
- A certified academic transcript of your completed qualification/s.
- If you are applying for admission under Rules E or F, you must provide a Statement of Service from your employer/s on company letterhead. Learn about our Statement of Service requirements.
Advanced Standing is credit or recognition of your previous study, work and/or life experience. This can reduce the cost and length of your studies.
Course Entry Advanced Standing
Some entry rules come with Advanced Standing or Articulation Programs that are assessed automatically without the need for you to fill in an additional application. Simply apply for your course and we’ll look after the rest.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rules C you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rule F you will be granted 24 credit points of Block Advanced Standing. You cannot apply for further Advanced Standing.
Individual Unit Advanced Standing
If you believe you have already completed the equivalent of one or more of the units in your Course Structure (Program of Study) within the last ten years, you can apply for Individual Unit Advanced Standing.
- If you are admitted under Rules A, D, or E you can apply for up to 36 credit points of Advanced Standing based on units which are not part of the qualifications you used for entry, or based on demonstrated relevant professional experience.
- If you are admitted under Rule B you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing (above the Block Advanced Standing received at admission) based on units which are not part of the qualifications you used for entry, or based on demonstrated relevant professional experience.
- If you are admitted under Rule C you can apply for up to a further 24 credit points of Advanced Standing (above the Block Advanced Standing received at admission) based on units which are not part of the qualifications you used for entry, or based on demonstrated relevant professional experience.
Please note: Advanced standing cannot be granted for special topic units, dissertation units or units that contain placements.
Course structure
To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate shall pass units to the value 72 credit points including a minimum of 36 credit points at 500-level as specified by the nominated specialisations
6 credit points
Complete the following unit:- Research Project for Educators (EDUC597) – 6 credit points
- Research Topic for Educators (EDUC596) – 6 credit points
- Education Dissertation (EDUC599B) – 18 credit points
- Race Relations in the Classroom: Real and Virtual (EDCX509) – 6 credit points
- Learning in Social Movements (EDCX510) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Education (EDCX513) – 6 credit points
- Critical Perspectives in Indigenous Curriculum Inquiry (EDCX528) – 6 credit points
- Researching Literacies in Education (EDEE528) – 6 credit points
- Emerging Trends in Pedagogy and Practice (EDIT425) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Learning with Technology (EDIT426) – 6 credit points
- Inclusion and Access in Online Spaces (EDIT513) – 6 credit points
- Developing Learning Communities in Online Spaces (EDIT517) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Learning Analytics (EDIT518) – 6 credit points
- Designing Effective Learning Experiences with Technology (EDIT521) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Pronunciation (EDLA489) – 6 credit points
- Perspectives on Language, Society and Culture (EDLA503) – 6 credit points
- Teaching in a Bilingual Context (EDLA515) – 6 credit points
- Second Language Acquisition: Research into Practice (EDLA523) – 6 credit points
- TESOL I (EDLI502) – 6 credit points
- TESOL II (EDLI504) – 6 credit points
- Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education Contexts (EDSP501) – 6 credit points
- Issues in Inclusive Education: International Perspectives (EDSP505) – 6 credit points
- Positive Behavioural Support (Special and Inclusive Education) (EDSP552) – 6 credit points
- Autism: Evidence Based Intervention (EDSP554) – 6 credit points
- Reflective Practitioner 1 (EDUC456) – 6 credit points
- Research Methods for Higher Degrees 2 (EDRM502) – 6 credit points
- Language Acquisition (LING504) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete 24 credit points from the following units: For Students admitted under Rule (c): MUST complete the units not completed in the Graduate Certificate used for admission.- Introduction to Learning with Technology (EDIT426) – 6 credit points
- Inclusion and Access in Online Spaces (EDIT513) – 6 credit points
- Developing Learning Communities in Online Spaces (EDIT517) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Learning Analytics (EDIT518) – 6 credit points
- Designing Effective Learning Experiences with Technology (EDIT521) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete the following:- Teaching in a Bilingual Context (EDLA515) – 6 credit points
- Second Language Acquisition: Research into Practice (EDLA523) – 6 credit points
12 credit points
Complete 12 credit points from the following: For Students admitted under Rule (c): MUST complete units not completed in the Graduate Certificate used for admission- Linguistics for Language Teachers (EDLA510) – 6 credit points
- Introduction to Applied Linguistics (LING551) – 6 credit points
- Intercultural Communication (LING552) – 6 credit points
- Language Acquisition (LING504) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:- Race Relations in the Classroom: Real and Virtual (EDCX509) – 6 credit points
- Learning in Social Movements (EDCX510) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Education (EDCX513) – 6 credit points
- Critical Perspectives in Indigenous Curriculum Inquiry (EDCX528) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:- Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education Contexts (EDSP501) – 6 credit points
- Issues in Inclusive Education: International Perspectives (EDSP505) – 6 credit points
- Positive Behavioural Support (Special and Inclusive Education) (EDSP552) – 6 credit points
- Autism: Evidence Based Intervention (EDSP554) – 6 credit points
24 credit points
Complete the following units:- Leadership for Learning (EDAL516) – 6 credit points
- Applying Leadership Mindsets (EDAL517) – 6 credit points
- Leadership for Learning Analysis (EDAL518) – 6 credit points
- Leadership for Inquiry and Innovation (EDAL519) – 6 credit points
- Race Relations in the Classroom: Real and Virtual (EDCX509) – 6 credit points
- Learning in Social Movements (EDCX510) – 6 credit points
- Aboriginal Education (EDCX513) – 6 credit points
- Critical Perspectives in Indigenous Curriculum Inquiry (EDCX528) – 6 credit points
- Researching Literacies in Education (EDEE528) – 6 credit points
- Leadership in Educational Technology (EDIT415) – 6 credit points
- Emerging Trends in Pedagogy and Practice (EDIT425) – 6 credit points
- Teaching Pronunciation (EDLA489) – 6 credit points
- Perspectives on Language, Society and Culture (EDLA503) – 6 credit points
- Linguistics for Language Teachers (EDLA510) – 6 credit points
- Teaching in a Bilingual Context (EDLA515) – 6 credit points
- Second Language Acquisition: Research into Practice (EDLA523) – 6 credit points
- TESOL I (EDLI502) – 6 credit points
- TESOL II (EDLI504) – 6 credit points
- Assessment in Special and Inclusive Education Contexts (EDSP501) – 6 credit points
- Issues in Inclusive Education: International Perspectives (EDSP505) – 6 credit points
- Positive Behavioural Support (Special and Inclusive Education) (EDSP552) – 6 credit points
- Autism: Evidence Based Intervention (EDSP554) – 6 credit points
- Special Topics in Education (A) (EDUC496) – 6 credit points
- Language Acquisition (LING504) – 6 credit points
- Research Methods for Higher Degrees 2 (EDRM502) – 6 credit points
See UNE Handbook for more details. The Handbook contains detailed course information designed for enrolled students, including course plans, exit awards, intensive schools, and work placement requirements.
Fees and scholarships
How much will it cost?
Estimated fees for your first year of study in this course are:
| Fee type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Full Fee | $26,704* |
| International | $29,616* |
| Commonwealth Supported Place | TBA** |
| Estimated amenities fee per year if studying full-time | $365 |
*Annual course fees only cover the cost of tuition. They do not include other expenses associated with university study such as text books, accommodation and living expenses. If you are successful in gaining admission to study at UNE, the Offer of Admission will list the exact tuition fees you need to pay for your course. Fees quoted cover full-time tuition for two full-time trimesters only. For more information, please see fees and costs.
What are the course fee payment options?
Full Fee places are mostly in postgraduate coursework degrees. In a full fee place you pay the tuition fee set for your course, however you may be eligible for a FEE-HELP Loan to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
If you are enrolled in a Full Fee place and there is a direct connection between your work and your study, you may be able to claim your tuition fees as a tax deduction.
A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is a government subsidised place in a university course. The government pays part of your tuition fees, and you pay the remainder.
If you have a CSP in either an undergraduate or postgraduate (coursework) degree, you may be eligible for a HECS-HELP Loan, which allows you to defer payment of your fees until you are earning above the threshold.
UNE scholarships are open for all to apply and offer financial help while you are studying. There are scholarships for students with high academic achievement, from rural areas, studying specific degrees, in disadvantaged groups, experiencing financial hardship, who excel at sport or want to live in a UNE residential college.
UNE scholarship applications are free and confidential. You may apply for more than one scholarship.
Scholarships
UNE offers bursaries and scholarships that can help you with the costs of studying and living in Australia.
The UNE International Bursary reduces the published annual tuition fees for international students by up to 20%. These bursaries are available for international students commencing coursework studies at UNE in 2024. View detailed Bursary information.
UNE also offers a number of substantial research scholarships to postgraduate students studying research-based degrees.
Your career
In our Master of Education (Coursework), you will develop the specialist knowledge and expertise to enhance your education career, including:
- professional enrichment as an educator and education decision-maker
- re-orienting your current teaching focus
- pursuing a new specialisation pathway
- moving into a leadership position in education, whether in a school, TAFE College or University
- enhancing your leadership capabilities in an educational setting.
This course aims to provide professional educators with specialised knowledge and skills for professional practice, scholarship, research and/or further learning.
Course outcomes
- demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of a complex body of knowledge of education as an academic discipline, including knowledge of education research principles and methods;
- demonstrate specialised cognitive and technical skills in analysing complex information, researching and applying current and relevant research literature in their field of study;
- apply knowledge and skills in the discipline of education to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility to their professional situation;
- develop a personal theory of education as it relates to their field of study;
- conduct research pertaining to a particular aspect of education that draws together skills, knowledge and understanding acquired during the course of their studies; and
- be effective communicators of education by communicating ideas and research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences using a variety of written and oral communication modes.
- Knowledge of a Discipline
Graduates will be able to demonstrate a command of a significant body of knowledge in a range of areas related to education, and be able to explain, and apply relevant theories and frameworks across the spectrum of educational specialisations.They will be able to demonstrate a global understanding and philosophical awareness of the global context of education and apply their skills effectively in a multicultural or global context.
- Communication Skills
Graduates will be able to present well-reasoned arguments coherently and confidently across the broad range of professional and academic education studies both online and in written or oral form for specialist and peer review as well as for general audiences.
- Problem Solving
Graduates will demonstrate an intellectual curiosity to enable them to apply logical, critical and creative thinking to a range of problems; to critically engage with research issues and will have the ability to formulate a range of solutions that are appropriate to the national or cultural context of the problem.
- Information Literacy
Graduates will be able to acquire, evaluate and use information with understanding while demonstrating an awareness of the cultural, ethical, economic, legal and social issues surrounding its use; and be able to organise and present information using technology.
- Ethical Conduct and Social Responsibility
Graduates of this course will demonstrate ethical action and social responsibility and a respect for, and acknowledgement of, ideas and knowledge of others; they will acknowledge the social and ethical implications of their actions; recognise social justice issues relevant to their discipline and professional area and demonstrate a high level of personal autonomy and accountability.
- Lifelong Learning
Graduates will have the ability to reflect on and evaluate their current knowledge; to identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies for lifelong personal and professional development; to learn new skills and recognise opportunities for further learning in both familiar and unfamiliar national or cultural settings.
- Independence and Collaboration
Graduates will be able to independently apply their knowledge and skills in their professional practice. They will be able to work collaboratively and network effectively to achieve common goals and to solve problems; appreciate cultural differences in collaborative work; and use initiative while operating in a range of supportive and leadership roles within teams.
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024
No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey
Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024
Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian university.
We understand the challenges faced by busy adults studying at home. We know that a vital part of online study is your engagement with the learning community. Communication with your classmates, teaching staff and university support staff will enhance your study experience and ensure that your skills extend beyond the subject matter. UNE’s teaching staff are experts in their field which is why UNE consistently receives five stars from students for teaching quality, support and overall experience.*
*The Good Universities Guide
A five-star experience
Five Stars,
18 Years in a Row
UNE is the only public uni in Australia awarded 18 straight years of five stars for Overall Experience
Good Universities Guide 2007-2024 No.1 in NSW for
Student Experience
QILT (government-endorsed) ranks UNE as the top public NSW uni for Student Experience
QILT Student Experience Survey Five Stars for
Teaching Quality
UNE rates among the top 20 per cent of universities in Australia for Teaching Quality
Good Universities Guide 2024 Studying online
At UNE we know it takes more than just being online to be a great online university. It takes time and experience. We pioneered distance education for working adults back in the 1950s, so we’ve been doing this longer than any other Australian University.
As an international student you can take advantage of flexible online study from overseas or while you are studying in Australia on a visa other than a student visa. You can’t study fully online on a Student Visa.
To study online from overseas you need to consider that you may need to travel to Australia to attend a UNE campus for some mandatory intensive schools.
Studying on Campus
Whether you are an undergraduate student coming to study in Australia for the first time, a PhD student coming to live here with your family, or you only need short-stay accommodation whilst in Armidale for Intensive Schools, we have the perfect accommodation option for you.
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Why study with us?
It was interesting to hear the lecturers' expertise and unique perspectives about education in their respective teaching areas.
Why study with us?
Studying at UNE was an amazing experience for me not only because of education but also because of the multicultural environment, the academic staff and resources and the international services.
How to apply
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Preparing to apply
You should always provide the details of past or current studies in your application. You may also need to include documents to support your application.
The kind of documents you need will depend on:
- Your preferred course/s
- Your personal circumstances
Important Dates
Different application methods and courses can have different closing dates. To find your correct application method click the Apply Now button below. Please check the appropriate application website for opening and closing dates.
If you are applying online direct to UNE please see below for application dates.
| Intake | Application Closing Date | Trimester Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Trimester 1 | 14 February 2025 | 24 February 2025 |
| Trimester 2 | 13 June 2025 | 23 June 2025 |
| Trimester 3 | 10 October 2025 | 20 October 2025 |
