Education

Advance your education career. Flexible study options to help you lead, specialise, or transition within education.

Career transferrable skills

Communication, planning, research, writing, training and supervision can take you beyond the classroom.

Dedicated research centres

Mathematics and Science Education, and Rural and Regional Education.

Flexible, online learning

Study from anywhere with part-time or full-time options to suit your lifestyle.

Study options

Advance your career as a teacher, educator, or leader by developing focused expertise in your chosen specialisation.

Explore and address the educational challenges of our rapidly evolving global society through targeted professional development.

Update or broaden your practice by focusing on a specific area of study, upgrading your qualifications, or extending your professional capabilities.

Specialise in areas such as Applied Learning, Inclusive Education, Leadership, or TESOL, with flexible online study options and access to research centres in Mathematics and Science Education, and Rural and Regional Education.

The following course pathways are designed for educators with an Initial Teacher Education (ITE) qualification, or for graduates without formal teaching qualifications who have substantial experience in education or training roles.

Study without tuition fees

For domestic students commencing study in 2026, we are pleased to offer the Graduate Certificate in Education and the Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education with 100% HECS scholarship.

Explore your study pathways

Your postgraduate study can grow at a pace that suits you. Some students begin with a Graduate Certificate in Education or Early Childhood Education, extend their learning through the Graduate Diploma, and then take the final step into the Master of Education. Others choose to commit to a longer pathway from the outset. Each option gives you the freedom to shape your studies around the time you have and the future you want.

Strengthen your professional practice through active learning, reflective enquiry, and contemporary educational perspectives. You can tailor your study through either a specialisation stream, where you complete a focused 50 credit point sequence, or a non-specialisation stream that allows you to choose units across specialisations and elective areas. Both options build the practical knowledge and research skills needed to support positive learning outcomes and lead change across diverse educational settings.

For domestic students commencing in 2026, the Associate Degree in Education Support is available with a 100 percent HECS scholarship, so you can study without tuition fees.

Develop the capabilities needed to lead early learning experiences for children from birth to eight years of age, with a strong focus on inclusive, play-based pedagogies and relationship-centred practice. You will build knowledge of Indigenous worldviews, sustainability, health, and wellbeing, and develop the skills to support diverse communities and complex learning contexts. The course includes core units and 60 days of professional experience, providing a strong foundation for roles in early childhood and care settings, as well as a pathway into further study with credit.

For domestic students commencing in 2026, the Associate Degree in Education Support is available with a 100 percent HECS scholarship, so you can study without tuition fees.

Advance your professional capability through active learning, reflective enquiry, and contemporary educational research. You can complete the course with a specialisation, concentrating your study in a focused area, or choose a non-specialisation pathway that gives you the freedom to select units that support your professional aims. Both options strengthen your ability to apply research principles, lead reflective practice, and extend your expertise to drive meaningful improvement across educational settings.

Extend your expertise as an experienced educator through advanced study, critical enquiry, and independent research. You can shape your learning through a specialisation, concentrating half of the course in a focused area of study, or choose a non-specialisation pathway for broader flexibility across a wide range of units. Both options include a capstone research project that allows you to investigate a professional issue in depth and lead meaningful change in diverse educational settings.

Course options

Graduate Certificate in
Education

Graduate Certificate
in Early Childhood Education

Graduate Diploma of
Education

Master of
Education

Duration: Minimum 0.5 Years,
up to a maximum of 2 Years

Location: Online

Specialisation pathway
(50 credit points)

or

Non-specialisation pathway
(50 credit points)

Duration: Minimum 1 Year,
up to a maximum of 3 Years

Location: Online

Core units
(50 credit points)

and

60 days professional experience

Duration: Minimum 1 Year,
up to a maximum of 3 Years

Location: Online

Specialisation pathway
(100 credit points)

or

Non-specialisation pathway
(100 credit points)

Duration: Minimum 1.5 Years,
up to a maximum of 4 Years

Location: Online

Specialisation pathway
(150 credit points)

or

Non-specialisation pathway (150 credit points)

Career opportunities

Postgraduate education study can help you deepen your expertise, expand your impact, and take your career in new directions. Whether you're looking to lead change in your school, specialise in a particular area, or step into a more strategic role, further study provides the tools and confidence to grow as an educator and leader.

Educational leaders who are passionate about enhancing schools and creating outstanding learning environments make excellent candidates for leadership roles. Roles such as:

  • Lead teachers | Collaborate with fellow teachers, school administration, and parents to ensure a positive and productive experience for the entire school community.
  • Faculty/department coordinators | Manage a single department and set goals and standards for the faculty.
  • Year group coordinators | These roles serve as the link between school and home, supporting children and their families during challenging periods. Fundamentally, their role is to remove barriers for the most vulnerable children, enabling them to access education without being disadvantaged compared to their peers.
  • Principals, assistant principals/headteachers | The principal leads and manages the planning, delivery, evaluation and improvement of the education of all students, and they have a clear set of accountabilities. The assistant principal has primary responsibility for managing significant areas within the school. In exercising the responsibility, assistant principals have the authority to make all significant decisions relating to the program.

12.3%

Education Manager

Projected growth to 2028*

6.4%

Child Care Centre Managers

Projected growth to 2028*

13.4%

University lecturer

Projected growth to 2028*