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Why study the online Master of Education at UC?

Flex your learning:
100% online

Tailor your education with UC's dynamic flexibility. Our 6-week model lets you complete 8 units in 16 months or extend based on your needs, making it perfect for busy teachers. Course content is available 24/7, meaning you can study when it suits you, day or night. Your success, on your terms.

Practical mastery: Immediate application

Our focus on real-world expectations means tackling professional challenges aligned with school leadership demands. Our approach at UC emphasises practical value, ensuring your journey is about tangible improvement in teaching and leadership. Join us in reshaping education through hands-on change plans to enhance professional practice.

Support beyond boundaries: A personal touch

At UC Online, personalised support is more than a commitment – it's a mantra. Our advisors and academics are committed to providing exceptional and tailored assistance. The coursework's unique value and specialisations guide teachers, aspiring leaders, and school leaders to apply their learning contextually – instantly. With UC's support as your compass, navigate through real-world scenarios and soar above and beyond.

Course highlights

Leadership Excellence:
Empower, connect, and influence in real-world educational settings. Gain the essential skills for confidently navigating change and advancing your career.
STEM Proficiency:
Lead in STEM education, exploring frameworks, practices, and pedagogy to enhance teaching and inspire the future of STEM.
Inclusion & Wellbeing Mastery:
Foster supportive learning by understanding diverse needs and addressing emotional aspects for improved student outcomes.
ACARA Aligned Learning:
Stay current with contemporary methodologies and frameworks developed to correspond with Australian education standards.

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Overview

Embark on a transformative journey with our 100% online Master of Education tailored for professionals seeking to elevate their careers. This program goes beyond conventional boundaries, offering specialised tracks in Leadership and STEM, dedicated units focusing on inclusion and well-being, and aligning seamlessly with ACARA demands. Guided by research-informed practice, you'll not only enhance your professional authority but emerge as a specialist leading the charge in modern education.

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What you will study

The online Master of Education is for current education professionals looking to enhance their skills to step into the next phase of their career. The course will revitalise your teaching practice by deepening your understanding of contemporary education while giving you the tools and frameworks to cultivate positive learning environments.

For those looking to become a teacher, we recommend contacting the University of Canberra Future Students Team to find out which course is right for you.

The Master of Education has 4 core units and 4 elective units which can make up a specialisation. The Graduate Certificate in Education, Graduate Certificate in Educational Leadership and Graduate Certificate in STEM Education are both entry and exit points for this course.

General Master of Education

General GC in Education |
4 units | 8 months

Choose electives in Leadership and STEM education for specialised skills, preparing for the next step in your education career.

Master of Education |
8 units | 16 months

Expand your graduate certificate with in-demand skills in educational inclusion and wellbeing, integrate research into teaching, build a professional portfolio, and prepare for leadership or senior roles.

STEM Specialisation

Graduate Certificate in STEM Education |
4 units | 8 months*

Gain specialist skills and understanding of contemporary STEM pedagogical frameworks to support and improve the education experience and cultivate enhanced student and teacher outcomes.

Master of Education (STEM) |
8 units | 16 months*

Use research-informed methods to boost student engagement and outcomes in STEM education while gaining in-demand skills in educational inclusion and wellbeing. Receive recognition for your ongoing development to enhance your professional authority to pursue in-demand, specialist roles at the forefront of STEM education.

Leadership Specialisation

Graduate Certificate in Leadership Education |
4 units | 8 months*

Gain advanced leadership skills and tools needed to lead and influence positive change in modern education environments.

Master of Education (Leadership) |
8 units | 16 months*

Develop skills in leadership, inclusion and wellbeing to create an optimal learning environment where staff and students feel empowered to succeed. Receive recognition for your ongoing development of your professional authority and be ready for leadership or senior roles in educational settings.

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Explore the nuances between our Master of Education's general stream, Leadership specialisation, and STEM specialisation with our expert guidance. Let us help you make an informed choice!

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Support beyond boundaries: A personal touch

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Master of Education Online

Download a brochure

Speak to an Enrolment Adviser

What our students say

Why study the online Master of Education at UC?

Flex your learning: 100% online

Practical mastery: Immediate application

Support beyond boundaries: A personal touch

Course highlights

Overview

What you will study

Discover your perfect fit!

Upcoming intakes

Taught by industry experts

Ready to get started?

Related study options

Flex your learning:
100% online