Postgraduate Coursework
Master of Education and Master of Educational Leadership now open for mid-year intake
It is a pleasure to invite you to consider studying at the UNSW School of Education. Our programs provide a very high level of professional development that reflects authentic professional inquiry. We have a strong emphasis in evidence-based practice, hinged on current, relevant research. Our staff members are leading experts in their field, and offer the knowledge and experience that will be able to equip you in your chosen profession. We also have a comprehensive network of practitioners, educators and researchers who all share our commitment to the development of our students as members of our tightly knit community.
Below are the programs currently offered by the School of Education. If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact the School Office staff, the Coordinator of your Program, or the Head of School. You will find that the School's academic and professional staff are both approachable and helpful. More importantly, you can expect studying with us to be challenging, but ultimately, rewarding and satisfying.
The Master of Education programs are designed for educationalists who wish to study at an advanced level to enhance their professional development. The programs offer a range of specialist studies for educational professionals, including qualified teachers, trainers in industry and commerce, and adult educators. Students will gain substantial knowledge and a range of skills related to their field of education.
- Master of Education- This program is designed for educationalists who wish to study at an advanced level to enhance their professional development in school and training sectors.
- Master of Education in Applied Linguistics- A cross-disciplinary program in Education and Applied Linguistics designed to meet the needs of recent graduates or professionals who work in TESOL or a language education related area. Students engage with key issues and current debates in foreign and second language education in Australia and internationally.
- Master of Education in Assessment and Evaluation- A specialist program designed to address increasing demands to explore, critique and contribute to the study of assessment and evaluation.
- Master of Education in Gifted Education- This program is designed for educators who wish to enhance their knowledge and understanding of gifted education. This rewarding program focuses on contemporary issues involving gifted and talented students as well as the development of curricula and teaching strategies for their learning needs.
- Master of Education in Higher Education- A specialist program designed to address increasing demands to explore, critique and contribute to the study of higher education.
- Master of Education in Special Education- A specialist program designed to address the increasing demands for strategies in teaching children with special needs. The program will focus on learner diversity and inclusive learning as well as behaviour management and research methodologies.
The Master of Educational Leadership is designed to provide aspiring and current educational leaders with an understanding of recent developments in theory, research, policy and practice in educational leadership.
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership is designed to provide aspiring and current educational leaders with a short and flexible program which enables them to access recent developments in theory, research, policy and practice in educational leadership.
The Master of Teaching is an accelerated pre-service secondary teacher education program specfically designed to support students in their transition into first year teaching and to nuture future leaders of the profession.
The Graduate Diploma in Education is an intensive full time program consisting of the first three semesters of the Master of Teaching. The program aims to provide a strong initial year of preparation for teaching in secondary schools.
The Graduate Certificate in Education is suitable for already qualified teachers who wish to be able to teach an additional subject. Students of this degree must have relevant undergraduate studies in the specialty they wish to study.
Commonwealth Supported Places are avaliable to eligible students for all of our postgraduate programs. For more information please see https://my.unsw.edu.au/student/fees/CSPG.html.
