Master of Education by Research

In this program you will: 

• Receive expert guidance in research theories and methodologies 
• Choose to study full-time or part-time, with blended learning opportunities 
• Specialise in an area of research that contributes to education scholarship 
• Have access to a range of opportunities to fine-tune your postgraduate level research skills 
• Have the opportunity to participate and present at conferences 

Career opportunities

• Head of Department
• School or program leader
• Academic
• Education advisor

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to Master of Education by Research candidature, applicants are normally required to hold either:

• a four-year undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline with a GPA of 5 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent, together with professional expertise in a specific field of education or training and a demonstrated potential to engage in research
  or
• a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Education with a GPA of 5 or better (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent together with professional expertise in a specific field of education or training and a demonstrated potential to engage in research
  or
• a bachelor degree with Class 1 Honours or Class 2 Division I or Division II Honours
• admission is subject to the availability of appropriate supervision and facilities.

Refer also to the University's English language requirements.

(a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution; or

(b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution; or

(c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee.

If English is not your first language, you also need to meet the minimum English language requirements for your chosen program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may like to enrol in one of our English Language Programs.