Overview

Develop your expertise in educational research, policy, leadership, curriculum and pedagogy. Critically reflect on current issues facing the profession, understand how to become an effective leader and develop capacity in others. Hone your curriculum design and implementation skills to lead pedagogical change with confidence.

The Education MEd degree from James Cook University gives you the flexibility to pursue your interests and personal career goals. Choose a major in Educational Leadership or Career Development, which feature coursework only, or a major in Educational Research, which includes the completion of a small-scale research project. Have your experience recognised with up to12 credit points of credit for elective studies. This is for five or more years of full-time equivalent professional experience.

Gain the advanced knowledge, experience and skills to be a leader in Education, making a difference at a personal, organisational and policy level. Learn how to lead for effective change, enhancement and improvement. JCU Master of Education graduates are highly valued for their strong transferrable skills and understanding of diverse communities’ educational needs.

Career Opportunities

JCU Master of Education graduates lead rewarding careers across a variety of roles.
Graduates work in leadership, education, communication, and sustainability in both public and private organisations.
You could find employment as a teacher, lecturer, corporate educator, community leader, policy officer, and other leadership roles in education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Leadership

Education for Sustainability

Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future

People in Organisations

Leading and Managing Organisational Change

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-04 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-02-07 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-12-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-05-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-08 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-03-14 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-11 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

46

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TOEFL^® IBT

56

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Credits

36 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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PTE Academic

46

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TOEFL^® IBT

56

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 00117J

Completion of:

An AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a discipline other than Education, with a minimum 2 years professional work experience in a teaching role in Education; or
An AQF level 7 bachelor degree in Education; or
An AQF level 8 graduate certificate in Education from one of the following JCU courses: Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability; Graduate Certificate in Research Methods [Education]; Graduate Certificate in Career Development; Graduate Certificate in Catholic Education; Graduate Certificate in Education (Academic Practice); or
An AQF level 8 graduate diploma in Education; or
An AQF level 8 degree in a discipline other than Education, with a minimum 2 years-experience working as a professional educator in a management, leadership or supervisory position; or
Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies as equivalent to the above.

Tuition Fee

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International

33640 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 33640 AUD per year during 18 months.
National

25255 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 25255 AUD per year during 18 months.

$4,445 estimated annual Commonwealth Supported Fee for a full-time study load

Funding

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