Master of Education
You're considered an Australian student if you are any of the following:
This postgraduate degree is specifically designed for educators and professionals who are working in education settings and want to advance or specialise their career. You could be working as a teaching professional, educational administrator, researcher, policymaker or in training and development.
In this postgraduate degree you’ll explore and apply the latest contemporary education theories and concepts as they relate to your work.
With a focus on developing advanced research and leadership skills you will have the opportunity to interact with others who are studying and researching in similar settings.
You can tailor your studies to your interests by selecting two streams from
Classes are held outside of traditional working hours and during holiday periods to allow you to continue to work while you study. Courses are available either online or on campus.
You may be eligible for Advanced Standing and be able to complete the requirements of this qualification in less than 1.5 years. Please see the entry requirements for further details. When applying through SATAC, please refer to the codes below. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for Advanced Standing, please include more than one SATAC code in your list of application preferences.
1.5 year - SATAC CODE 4CM235
1 year - SATAC CODE 4CM234
Please note this qualification does not meet the requirements for teacher registration in South Australia.
In this master’s degree you will explore the latest contemporary education theories and concepts with national and international perspectives. This includes analysing trends, issues, and challenges in education systems and identifying and exploring the structural, social and cultural aspects of educational settings and their impact on learning.
You’ll study core education courses, and tailor your studies by having the option of selecting from:
With a focus on reflective practice to improve the education of learners, you’ll engage in research to understand the range of educational practices and policies that shape your workplace.
As South Australia's largest tertiary provider of education degrees and World top 100 in Education1, we are well placed to help you realise your career goals in Education.
The curriculum for this master’s degree is informed by our above world-class research2 ensuring you stay up to date with the future needs of education and the latest innovations in the field.
Our courses are practical and real-world focused so you can apply your new knowledge and skills to your education setting immediately. You can also tailor your studies and complete specialist courses that focus on your key areas of interest.
We offer stackable postgraduate qualifications. Study one (or two) of the Graduate Certificates listed below and gain full credit for all your studies towards the Master of Education.
Leverage access to UniSA research and industry experts to propel your career and transform your educational site into an industry leader that’s ready to meet the challenges of 21st century education.
12023 THE Subject Rankings
2Results for Specialist Studies in Education - 2018 Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA)
*additional entry requirements apply
This postgraduate degree extends your learning and skills in the areas of education leadership, management, and research. Careers to consider include:
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Applying to study with us:
You may be eligible for Advanced Standing and complete the requirements of this qualification in less than 1.5 years. Please see the entry requirements for further details. When applying through SATAC, please refer to the codes below. If you are uncertain about your eligibility for Advanced Standing, please include more than one SATAC code in your list of application preferences.
Dr Greg Restall
EnquireEmil Zankov is a graduate of the Master of Education program. Emil specialised in the Digital Technologies Stream and currently works at Pedare Christian College as a Year 10 and 11 Digital Technologies teacher.
Priya Mallik talks about her experience at University of South Australia.