Master of Education

Designed for educational practitioners, in-service teachers, educational administrators and other education professionals, this course will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful leader in the field of education.

In this 3-semester course, you'll explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research strengthening your professional learning, and enhancing you career pathway.

As part of the course core, you'll complete a research-based project in addition to units such as Introduction to Research for Educators, Workplace Policy and Practice, and Pathways to Understanding Education.

As a stepping stone towards the Master of Education, our Graduate Certificate in Education (C1153) will provide you with advanced standing into the Master of Education itself.

3 reasons to study Master of Education at Murdoch

1. Specialise in a number of contemporary majors of your choice.
2. Enjoy flexible learning with options for after-work classes or intensive classes in school holidays.
3. Students who choose International Education as a major may also qualify to receive International Baccalaureate (IB) educator certificate.

What you'll learn

• Learn educational research principles and methods
• Explore the nexus of education theory and practice
• Plan and implement research projects in diverse contexts
• Create, lead and implement educational initiatives and evaluate outcomes

Your future career

As a Murdoch education masters graduate, you'll join an established group of educators who are resilient, confident and making a real difference every day, both locally and around the world.

Professional recognition

This course does not constitute a teaching qualification and is not accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA).

Teachers may use completion of units as evidence of professional learning for registration and re-registration.

For admission into one of our postgraduate degrees, you must provide evidence of the successful completion of a relevant degree from a recognised university, in addition to meeting Murdoch’s prescribed English Language requirements. At a minimum, to qualify for one of our postgraduate degrees, you must meet one of the following requirements.

Please note that entry requirements are dependent on the course you wish to study and as such, your specific course may have different entry requirements:

• A qualification equivalent to an AQF Associate Degree
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 in relevant discipline
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 with relevant work experience
• Bachelors degree of AQF Level 7 with specific professional registration
• Postgraduate qualification of AQF Level 8 or above
• Submission of a Portfolio and/or substantial work experience