Australian residents
International students
Duration: 
2 years full time or longer for part time
Location: 
Footscray Park
Delivery mode: 
Hybrid
In person
Start dates:
24 February 2025
28 April 2025
28 July 2025
Application due dates:
Direct applications are due on 16 February 2025 for our next intake which starts on 24 February 2025.
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Overview

Build on your experience as a education professional by studying the latest theory with a Master of Education (by coursework) from Victoria University.

This flexible postgraduate education course is underpinned by a strong focus on social justice, sustainability and ethical action. You will gain the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in the school system, universities, community, government and industry.

Studying advanced theory under passionate and experienced educators, you'll further your expertise in learning and teaching practice.

The Master of Education is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers, policy-makers and other professionals whose work has an educational component or responsibility.

This course does not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Following the overwhelming success of the revolutionary VU Block Model with undergraduate students, we have rolled out the Block Model to our postgraduate courses.

This course is delivered in four-week mode, which means you study one unit (subject) at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several units at once. And with its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s Block Model gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you to build strong professional networks.

The VU Block Model has improved our student results and engagement, and has won multiple international awards for innovation and excellence.

Students with an education background will have their prior skills and experience recognised. Applicants with a completed education qualification receive advanced standing for at least two, 24-credit-point units.

During the application process, all applicants are able to apply for advanced standing for up to half of the total course.

The Master of Education offers flexible learning options, with online, face-to-face and evening classes.

You’ll undertake a variety of subjects across foundation, core and electives, as well as a research component.

Completion of each stage of this course gives you credit towards the next. You can choose to exit at the graduate certificate or graduate diploma level.

This course has in-built support for you, with small-group activities and assessment tasks.

You can choose to complete a portion of your Master of Education degree with one of our 110 international partners. 

Around the world, highly respected institutions are ready to welcome you into their community.

Studying overseas gives you the chance to experience a new culture and learn from a new perspective – while gaining credits towards your degree.

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

  • workshops
  • drop-in sessions
  • peer mentoring
  • maths and writing resources
  • resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.

Our campus libraries have photocopying, computing and printing facilities as well as electronic and print resources.

You'll also have access to a rich collection of online resources at any time of the day or night, including:

  • databases
  • e-learning content for courses
  • student email
  • student software packages
  • social networking tools.

On campus, we make sure that all of our students have access to digital resources. We offer:

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Careers in education

Postgraduate study in education is increasingly important in the advancement of a professional education career. The Master of Education will ensure you are prepared for this competitive field.

This course offers professional development for teachers, education administrators, researchers and policy makers. It could lead to a career as an education or health professional, and prepare you for a management role in a number of specialist education fields.

Graduates will have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to:  

  • education in schools or other settings 
  • policy making and development
  • training in the workplace.

Example job titles

  • educational consultant
  • principal
  • child care director
  • curriculum developer
  • educational policy developer.

Salaries

Use Labour Market Insights to find average salaries in Australia for various education professions:

The edge in education

The edge in education

Principal Christopher Mooney believes VU is leading the way in teacher training.

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Course structure

To attain the award of Master of Education students will be required to completed in total 192 credit points consisting of:

- 192 credit points of Core studies

Year 1

Year 2

And

Option A

Or

Or

Option B

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Formulate a commitment to ethical action, social responsibility, and sustainability in an education context;  
  2. Critically review perspectives on the contemporary context of education, vocational training and professional development locally, nationally and internationally;  
  3. Apply knowledge about theories to frame and inform practice as a reflective educator;  
  4. Interpret theoretical perspectives, analyse problems, and build an awareness of current educational research;  
  5. Use technologies for communication, knowledge access, and collaboration in the construction of understanding;  
  6. Explore the concept of educational change and professional learning in the workplace identifying a range of connections within professional and academic communities;  
  7. Undertake educational inquiry and/or research.  

What's a unit?

A unit or 'subject' is the actual class you'll attend in the process of completing a course.

Most courses have a mixture of compulsory 'core' units that you need to take and optional elective units that you can choose to take based on your area of interest, expertise or experience.

Credits

Each unit is worth a set amount of study credits based on the amount of time you study. Generally, 1 credit is equal to 1 hour of study per week.

Fees & scholarships

Fee type for this course: Full-fee

Fee type definitions

The amount you pay for your course depends on whether you’re offered a Commonwealth supported place (CSP) or a full fee-paying place.

Students who enrol in a:

In addition to your tuition fees, you may also be charged a Student Services & Amenities Fee (SSAF).

Scholarships & assistance

Apply for a scholarship to help with your study costs.

We can help with fee assistance and advice.

Admission & pathways

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar discipline
OR
Completion of an Australian Graduate Diploma (or equivalent) in a similar discipline
OR
Applicants without an undergraduate qualification may be admitted to the Graduate Diploma based on approved work experience.

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course. In some cases you may receive credit for your previous study, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

You will be credited for up to 48 credit points of study.

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

You will be credited for up to 96 credit points of study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Use our credit calculator to find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course chair or academic adviser.

Additional information

All applicants are required to submit a current version of their CV.

Credit Calculator

Find out how much credit you could get towards your course, based on your previous study.

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How to apply

Available start dates:
  • 24 February 2025
  • 28 April 2025
  • 28 July 2025

Before you apply

Before applying, you should consider whether you also want to apply for:

  • Special admission programs: Depending on your life circumstances you may be eligible for special consideration of your application.
  • Advanced standing: If you have significant experience or studies elsewhere you may be eligible for credit for some units of your course and not have to undertake them.

Find out more about applying for our courses.

Apply direct to VU

Direct applications are due on 16 February 2025 for our next intake which starts on 24 February 2025.

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