Edith Cowan University

Master of Education (Advanced)

  • Delivery: Online
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

Enhance your understanding of educational theory, practice, and leadership by studying online.

Course overview

The Master of Education is designed for experienced and aspiring education professionals who are passionate about deepening their understanding of educational theory, practice and leadership. This internationally recognised postgraduate qualification offers the opportunity to undertake advanced coursework in specialist areas aligned with each student’s professional interests and goals. Through a flexible and specialised curriculum, students gain critical knowledge and insights across a range of educational fields, enhancing their capacity to lead, innovate and respond to evolving educational challenges.

The course provides students with knowledge and understanding across a range of specialist areas suited to each student's needs and interests. The two-year duration makes this course ideal for international students, allowing further development of academic skills and the opportunity to graduate with two specialisations.

Please note that this is not an Initial Teacher Education course/qualification and completion of the Master of Education (Advanced) will not qualify you for the accreditation necessary to teach in Australia.

Key facts

Delivery
Online
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $3,048.75
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is based on a full-time study load of 40 credit points (four units) per semester or 80 credit points (eight units) per year.
Intake
July, 2026
Units
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You may be required to complete 0 credit point units throughout your course. The university will confirm this as part of your enrolment.
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Fees
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FEE-HELP loans and HECS loans are available to assist domestic students.
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What you will study

To complete the Master of Education (Advanced), you are required to complete 240 credit points.

Year 1

Level 1 Introduced

Stage A

  • Unit from Specialisation x3
  • Assessment 1

Stage B

  • Unit from Specialisation x3 (60 credit points)
  • Assessment 2 (J89)

Year 2

Level 2 Consolidated

Stage A

  • Education in the Global Context (20 credit points)
  • Contemporary Issues in Assessment  (20 credit points)
  • Classic to Contemporary Thought in Education (20 credit points)
  • Assessment 3

Level 3 Demonstrated

Stage A

  • Australian Education Policy and Politics  (20 credit points)
  • Education For Social Justice (20 credit points)
  • Educational Research (20 credit points)
  • Assessment 4
Specialisations
  • Educational Leadership
  • Inclusive and Special Education: Policy, Practice and Leadership
  • Leadership in Early Childhood Education
  • Literacy Education
  • Mathematics Education (Secondary)
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
  • Trauma Informed Care in Education
  • Wellbeing and Behaviour in Education

Entry requirements

Academic Admission requirements (Band 6).

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to, or supersede, the minimum requirements outlined in the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants must hold an initial teacher education qualification.

One or more specialisations in this course have admission requirements. Please take a look at the specialisation for more information.

Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree.
  • Equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.

English Language requirements (Band 4).

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0).
  • Bachelor's degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page.
  • completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent).
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years of relevant professional experience.
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Successful applicants with a graduate certificate qualification or higher in accounting may seek reduced course duration by applying for recognition of prior learning.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Critically evaluate educational theories and evidence-based research in a specialised area to inform inclusive and culturally responsive practices.
  • Design innovative solutions to complex educational challenges by applying contemporary knowledge and evaluating their potential impact locally and globally.
  • Demonstrate professional autonomy, judgement, and responsibility to support ongoing development and leadership.
  • Communicate complex educational ideas effectively across diverse modes and for varied purposes, employing digital technologies responsibly and ethically.

Career outcomes

  • Principal, Teaching Coordinator,
  • School Leader
  • School Administrator
  • Level 3 School Teacher
  • Lecturer
  • Pedagogical Leader
  • Educational Leader
  • Director, Consultant

Fees and FEE-HELP

Estimated first-year tuition fee in 2026: $24,390 (domestic full-fee paying place).

All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of 80 credit points (normally eight units) per year.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • The number of units studied.
  • Choice of courses.
  • Credit from previous study or work experience.
  • Eligibility for government-funded loans.

Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee-paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.