Master of Education – VU Brisbane
Key information
Course code: EMED
CRICOS code: 117853E
Duration: 4 semesters of study
Fees (2025): AU$16,100 per semester (scholarship available)
Intakes: 28 July, 29 September
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.
VU Block Model
When you study a postgrad course at VU, you complete each unit across a certain number of weeks. This learning period is called a ‘block', and the course structure is known as the VU Block Model®.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Formulate a commitment to ethical action, social responsibility, and sustainability in an education context;
- Critically review perspectives on the contemporary context of education, vocational training and professional development locally, nationally and internationally;
- Apply knowledge about theories to frame and inform practice as a reflective educator;
- Interpret theoretical perspectives, analyse problems, and build an awareness of current educational research;
- Use technologies for communication, knowledge access, and collaboration in the construction of understanding;
- Explore the concept of educational change and professional learning in the workplace identifying a range of connections within professional and academic communities;
- Undertake educational inquiry and/or research.
Entry requirements
When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).
Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.
For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.
You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.
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
Fees & scholarships
As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.
There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.
Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.
Careers
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
Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find the average salaries in Australia for school principals and education managers.
How to apply
2. Prepare your documents
To complete your application, you will need to submit:
- certified copies of your academic transcript/s or certificate/s of completion
- a copy of your current CV that includes your current Position Description (PD)
- supporting letter from your employer outlining your duties, responsibilities and duration of your employment/volunteer work.
Apply online directly via our Admissions Centre.
You will receive an email to confirm your application and advise whether you need to provide any additional information.