Education

Master of Education (Advanced)

CRICOS 113067H, 113063A, 113059H
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What is a Master of Education (Advanced)?

The Master of Education (Advanced) offers current teachers, education practitioners and professionals the opportunity to elevate their knowledge and skills, research capabilities and expertise in targeted areas of educational theory and practice. The course includes a solid foundation in the research of inclusion, leadership, and social justice, providing knowledge and skills to students to be empowered to enact change in program, policy, and project design. Choose from three specialisation streams:

Leadership and Innovation

Through a leadership lens, gain advanced theoretical and practical insights to identify challenges and opportunities in education. Learn to devise effective strategies in response, understand technology's role in modern learning settings and critically assess contemporary educational innovations.

Inclusive Literacies

Investigate literacy practices, focusing on diagnosis and intervention. Learn to manage reading literacy in culturally and linguistically diverse contexts. Grounded in research on inclusion, leadership and social justice, this course equips you to effect change in program, policy and project design.

Inclusive Education

Employing a person-centred approach, this course develops skills to address diverse learning needs. Informed by evidence-based research and pedagogy, and neurodivergent community consultations, it equips you to assist autistic and neurodiverse individuals, as well as those with mental health challenges.

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Learning outcomes

  • Apply innovative solutions and evidence-based best practice to complex educational opportunities and challenges.
  • Implement design thinking, research skills and technology initiatives to improve local and global educational practice.
  • Justify and communicate complex educational problems to optimise inclusive teamwork.
  • Model inclusive leadership to impact change in a professional learning context.
  • Demonstrate mastery of the person-centred approach to a diverse range of education contexts.
  • Apply specialised knowledge and skills to design and evaluate inclusive learning environments.
  • Analyse diverse sources of data to inform and assess stakeholders' learning across diverse educational contexts.
Study mode
Online, On campus
Campus locations*
Online, Sydney, Melbourne
Student
Domestic
International
Course duration
2 years full-time, 4 year part-time
Start date
3 June 2024
16 Sep 2024
Fees & scholarships

This is an AQF Level 9 course delivered by Torrens University Australia Ltd.

*For more details on international student study options.

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Learn from education leaders
Our Education academics understand where the industry is heading and will guide you on your learning journey.

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Work to achieve social change
As a qualified educator, you have a real opportunity to generate positive change and shape your local community.

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Personal approach
Small class sizes, Success Coaches and personal support from your lecturer mean you’re not just another number at our university.
Discover Education at Torrens University Australia. Hear from our Program Director Jeannette Keser and Learning Facilitator Thu Dang as they take you through our postgraduate offerings in Education.
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Career opportunities

This degree will prepare you for advanced career options within the education profession, in leadership and management, lead teacher, education policy and consultancy, or academia roles. You will have career opportunities within governmental education departments and non-governmental local and global education organisations.

Potential career paths

  • Disability Support Manager
    Average salary: $108,415 - $152,256
  • Teacher Aide
    Average salary: $55,083 - $65,552
  • Education Consultant
    Average salary: $95,000 - $128,729
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I am passionate about fostering a sense of belonging and wellbeing among our community of learners. Believing that cultivating strong supportive inclusive relationships leads to academic success.
Jeannette Keser
Program Director, Education

Subjects and units

Each subject involves 10 hours of study per week, comprising 3 hours of facilitated study and 7 hours self-directed study.

Choose from one of three specialisations below.

  • Inclusive Education
  • Inclusive Literacies
  • Leadership and Innovation
  • Electives

Requirements

These ten core subjects must be completed. Additionally you're required to select six electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

  • Technology and Education | TED403
  • Educational Contexts and Professional Identities | ECP404 
  • Design Thinking | EEDUSD402
  • Social Justice in Action | EEDUSD400 
  • Person Centred - Autism | EEDUSD401 
  • Mental Health in Practice | EEDUSD501 
  • Autism Contemporary Practices | EEDUSD502 
  • Understanding Neurodiversity | EEDUSD500 
  • Critical Literature Review | RES611
  • Developing the Research Proposal | RES612 

Requirements

These ten core subjects must be completed. Additionally you're required to select six electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

  • Technology and Education | TED403
  • Educational Contexts and Professional Identities | ECP404 
  • Design Thinking | EEDUSD402
  • Social Justice in Action | EEDUSD400 
  • Contemporary Literacy Practices | EEDUSD505 
  • Inclusive Literacy Practices | EEDUSD503
  • Assessment and Response to Literacy | EEDUSD504 
  • Understanding Neurodiversity | EEDUSD500 
  • Critical Literature Review | RES611
  • Developing the Research Proposal | RES612 

Requirements

These ten core subjects must be completed. Additionally you're required to select six electives from the electives tab.

Core subjects

  • Technology and Education | TED403
  • Educational Contexts and Professional Identities | ECP404 
  • Design Thinking | EEDUSD402
  • Social Justice in Action | EEDUSD400 
  • Innovation for Education | IED402
  • Dynamic Leadership | MGT601
  • Management, People and Teams | MGT600
  • Becoming a High Achieving Educator | EDUC6000 
  • Critical Literature Review | RES611
  • Developing the Research Proposal | RES612 

Requirements

Choose six elective subjects below.

Elective subjects

  • Social Behaviour and Cultural Factors in Public Health | PUBH6000
  • Understanding and Interpreting Education Data | UED602
  • Technology and Education | TED403
  • Innovation for Education | IED402
  • Design Thinking | DTE401
  • Program Design, Implementation and Evaluation | PUBH6007
  • Becoming a High Achieving Professional Educator | EDU6000
  • Social Enterprise | DSGN6031
  • Management, People and Teams | MGT600
  • Dynamic Leadership | MGT601
  • Strategic Management | MGT302A
  • Self Care & Developing Resilience | SDR404
  • Coaching and Positive Psychology | CPP614

International students must not enrol in more than one-third (33%) of online subjects over their course, and must study at least one face-to-face subject each study period. For more information, visit Study in Australia.

International students on a student visa are required to study full time (i.e. must complete a minimum of 1.0 EFTSL of study per year). For the latest information on study locations, please check the entry requirements flyer.

Entry details

  • Domestic
  • International

Fees

Check the domestic course fee schedule for the cost of your course.

FEE-HELP

Eligible Australian students may choose to defer some, or all, of their tuition fees through FEE-HELP, a loan scheme repaid through the tax system based on income.

Learn more about fees and FEE-HELP

Scholarships

If you are truly passionate about education, we want to hear from you. We have a variety of education scholarships on offer to assist you in becoming a key part of the education industry:

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as a domestic student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

AQF Level 7 (Bachelor degree) or above from an Australia University.

OR

An equivalent overseas higher education qualification.

The below is an alternative option.
Combination of formal (below AQF7) or non-formal qualifications and three yeas of relevant professional experience includes those who are currently working in education-related fields and teachers holding alternative qualifications.

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

Learn more about study pathways

Fees

Check the international course fee schedule for the cost of your course. Onshore international students requiring a student visa should choose campus-based / blended options.

Fee payment

Course fees can be paid across three study periods. Each instalment to be paid before the beginning of the academic stage census date.

Scholarships

We want you to have the best possible chance to succeed, which is why we offer a range of financial scholarships to support our international students during their study journey.

Admission criteria

Before you begin your application to study as an international student, check that you meet the requirements listed below.

Australian bachelor's degree or equivalent.
Academic IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
OR alternative entry requirement may be available. Contact the International Admissions team for more information.

View full course admission information

Guaranteed pathway and Recognition of Prior Learning

If you have already completed a qualification or gained skills through life or work experience, you may be able to credit this against your degree with us. Check information about Recognition of Prior Learning and Course Credit transfer. We also offer pathway opportunities to further your learning.

Learn more about study pathways

How to apply

Frequently asked questions

  • What are Torrens University Australia’s ATAR requirements for domestic students?
  • What if  I don’t meet the entry criteria for a degree?
  • Am I eligible for FEE-HELP?
  • Can I get course credit for previous experience?
  • What are Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer (CT)? How do I apply?
  • How do I apply for a scholarship?

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