University of Canberra
Master of Education Online
- Delivery: Online
- Study Level: Postgraduate
- Duration: 16 months
- Course Type: Master's
Embark on a transformative journey with this course, designed for professionals aiming to elevate career prospects.
Course overview
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 also emerge as a specialist leading the charge in modern education.
Empower, connect and influence in real-world educational settings by gaining essential skills to confidently navigate change and advance your career, lead in STEM education by exploring frameworks, practices and pedagogy to enhance teaching and inspire the future of STEM, master inclusion and wellbeing by fostering supportive learning through understanding diverse needs and addressing emotional aspects for improved student outcomes and stay current with ACARA-aligned learning methodologies and frameworks corresponding to Australian education standards.
Key facts
6th July, 2026
31st August, 2026
26th October, 2026
What you will study
The Master of Education has four core units and four elective units, which can make up a specialisation. Alternatively, choose from the list below of elective options to align with your career goals.
Core units
Complete the following core units:
- Educational Research Foundations
- Inclusion in Education
- Wellbeing in Education
- Professional Practice Capstone
STEM specialisation units
- STEM Pedagogy, Foundational Theory
- STEM and Design Thinking
- Spatial Thinking
- STEM Practices and Learning Opportunities
Leadership specialisation units
- Education Leadership and Change
- Leading, Learning, Teaching and Curriculum
- Leading and Developing Educators
- Educational Management and Administration
Entry requirements
To be eligible for the Master of Education, applicants must have one of the following:
- Registration as a teacher at a proficient level or higher with an Australian regulatory authority relevant to your state of practice or;
- A higher-level qualification in education from a recognised tertiary institution as approved by the University of Canberra.
English language requirements
You can demonstrate your proficiency in a number of ways, including through an approved English language test or recognised past study taught and assessed in English.
The Master of Education requires an overall IELTS Academic score (or equivalent) of 6.5, with no band score below 6.0.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Master of Education students may receive a maximum of four units of RPL (12 credit points), which will be assessed based on their previous post-graduate studies (at a matching AQF and CPL level) and on advice from the Program Director. Applications need to be made through the Program Director.
Contact the university or visit its website for more information.
Outcomes
Career outcomes
UC Online’s Master of Education is your key to advancing in the education sector. Whether you aspire to leadership roles, specialise in STEM, or enrich your teaching expertise, this course equips you with skills, credibility, and a competitive edge. Potential career outcomes include, but are not restricted to:
- Assistant Principal
- Curriculum Coordinator or Specialist
- Curriculum Coordinator or Specialist (STEM)
- Deputy Principal
- Early Childhood Director
- Executive Teacher (STEM)
- Education Assessment Specialist
- Executive Principal
- Executive Teacher
- Head of Department or Faculty
- Head of Department or Faculty (STEM)
- Principal
- School Leader
- School Policy Adviser or Developer
- Student Wellbeing Manager
- Year Adviser
Fees and FEE-HELP
Indicative cost per unit in 2026: $2,956.25 (domestic full-fee paying place)
Indicative total cost in 2026: $23,650 (domestic full-fee paying place)
All costs are calculated using current rates and are based on a study load of eight units.
Student fees may vary in accordance with:
- The number of units studied per term.
- The choice of major or specialisation.
- Choice of units.
- Credit from previous study or work experience.
- Eligibility for government-funded loans.
You may also need to pay the student services and amenities fee.
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.
Who You Will Learn From
Dr Janet Smith
Master of Education Course Director
The University of Canberra’s online Master of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education courses have been designed to provide teachers with ideal practical professional development and career-building opportunities, allowing them to shape their future education/professional pathways and enhance their skills and knowledge.
Dr Ilyse Resnick
Associate Professor
Spatial reasoning is a foundational aspect across the STEM disciplines. Importantly, spatial reasoning skills can be learned and improved. When educators are prepared with strong spatial reasoning skills and spatial tools to teach spatial reasoning and related STEM content, students’ STEM learning improves.