Overview

Upon graduation from the Master of Education program from University of Newcastle you will be positioned as an educational leader and open diverse career pathways that will see you excel within the classroom or take you out of the classroom.

Graduates will join a community of highly accomplished and lead teachers using world-class research to improve the lives and learning of all children.

Career opportunities

The University of Newcastle’s Master of Education prepares you with the skills and knowledge to build on your current teaching experience and further your career in education. You will graduate with an advanced understanding of the values and ethical principles that underlie the broad field of education and the conduct of various research traditions in complex settings in an ethical, collaborative, professional and accountable manner. You will enter the professional workforce with the ability to articulate an educational perspective in regards to the broader community issues of ethical conduct, equity and social justice.

Graduates can embark on some of the following career pathways:

Higher Education Teacher within TAFEs and university sectors
Education Consultant or Advisor within TAFEs, universities or schools
Specialist Teacher in areas such as TESOL and secondary maths

Leadership, Coordination, Specialist or Professional Development positions in school systems

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Professional Learning is available in:
Advanced Studies in Education
Teacher Retraining is provided in the areas of:
Mathematics;
TESOL
International onshore students can only enrol in the following specialisations:

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-02-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-16 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-11-26 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2025-07-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-07-13 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-04-22 00:00:00 , International

More details

It is recommended you submit your application a minimum of 12 weeks before your intended semester or trimester start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

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Credits

80 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Disciplines

Education Teaching View 137 other Masters in Education in Australia

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 096748F
The Master of Education is an 80-unit postgraduate qualification for:
qualified teachers who wish to gain an additional teaching area in Mathematics or TESOL; or
qualified teachers who wish to undertake professional development.
Admission is available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:
Teacher Retraining
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching; or
Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching; or
Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.
Professional Development
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching; or
Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching; or
Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.

Tuition Fee

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International

37000 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 37000 AUD per year during 12 months.

CSP Amount: $4,474

Living costs for Newcastle

1333 - 2400 AUD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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