The University of Newcastle’s Master of Education degree is aimed at assisting practising education professionals in developing an advanced understanding of their area of expertise and professional qualifications. This program enhances knowledge of education practise and theory, explores contemporary education issues, and connects students with the latest developments in the field.

Studying Master of Education at the University of Newcastle

The University of Newcastle’s School of Education ranks in the world’s top 150 for education (World University Rankings by Subject 2020, ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Academic Subjects 2020). In addition to obtaining the knowledge and skills required for specialised fields of work, graduates will benefit from the following advantages:

• With enhanced teaching and leadership capabilities, this degree increases a graduate’s professional capacity making them highly employable.
• Program assignments and assessments are relevant, and students can apply the program learning directly to their organisation.
• The international recognition of this degree means graduates can pursue career opportunities anywhere in the world.
• Combination of face-to-face and online learning options provides international students with the flexibility and support to study anytime, anywhere to balance work, life and study.

What you will study

The Master of Education is intended for teachers who wish to retrain in an additional teaching area or gain further professional learning. The program consists of a core and fourteen (14) specialisation areas split into Professional Learning and Teacher Retraining. Detailed information about the program structure can be found here https://www.newcastle.edu.au/degrees/master-education.

Career opportunities

The Master of Education prepares students with the skills and knowledge to build on their current teaching experience and pursue a career in educational leadership. Some of the career path includes:

• Higher Education Teacher within TAFEs and university sectors
• Education Consultant or Advisor within TAFEs, universities or schools
• Specialist Teacher in areas such as language, geography, computing and history, secondary maths, physics and chemistry
• Leadership, Coordination, Specialist or Professional Development positions in school systems

Requirements, intake dates and location

Academic Requirement:

Successful completion of:

• Bachelor Honours Degree in education/teaching or;
• 4-year Bachelor Degree in education/teaching or;
• Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in a relevant field;
• 3-year Bachelor Degree in education/teaching or a related discipline, plus 2 years’ experience working in a relevant field including:
  • CV outlining relevant work experience in a relevant field; and
  • Statement(s) of Service confirming two years of experience in a relevant field or;
• Diploma or Advanced Diploma in education/teaching with significant teaching experience.
  • Significant experience can be identified through:
    • certified copies of all relevant qualifications
    • a detailed CV, and
    • a statement of service or signed letters from employers confirming your role, duties and period of employment.

Applicants should also provide a statement detailing how their professional experience prepares them to undertake postgraduate study.

English Requirement: IELTS score of overall 6.5 with no band less than 6.0 or equivalent

Intake: Semester 1 and Semester 2

Location: Newcastle

Fee and Scholarship

The 2020 indicative yearly program fee is AUD 33,090 (based on a full-year full-time load of 80 units).

For more information on available scholarships, visit the link (https://www.newcastle.edu.au/scholarships#filter=for_international)