Overview

The Education program at Macquarie University can enable you to expand the critical-thinking capabilities you’ll need when responding to changing educational environments, as well as learn how to develop, implement and evaluate innovative evidence-based solutions.

High-quality teachers play a critical role in supporting students to reach their full potential. By building on your existing knowledge and experience, you can strengthen your leadership capabilities in order to mentor and guide your colleagues and enhance their level of teaching and leading proficiency.

Career Opportunities

So that you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills employers require now and in the future, the University designs many of their degrees and courses in consultation with a range of industries and sectors. Having such experts involved in creating the fundamentals of your degree or course provides you with opportunities to contextualise your learning, and gain the latest career insights.

Professions

Classroom-based leadership role

Education administrator

Education policy adviser

Education researcher

Language and literacy specialist

Learning and teaching technology specialist

Mentor of other teachers

STEM education designer

Special education and inclusion specialist

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Educational Research

Indigenous Education: Strategies and Research

Educational Assessment

Enrichment, Thinking and Creativity in Curriculum

Leading the Learning of New Teachers

Bilingual Education: Theory and Practice

Leadership for Learning

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-07 00:00:00
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-10 00:00:00

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

120 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Sydney, 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

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115

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS CODE: 083785G

1.5 years

AQF level 7 bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent in a related field

AQF level 7 bachelor's degree or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience

1 year

AQF level 8 bachelor honours or graduate diploma qualification in a related field or recognised equivalent

AQF level 7 bachelor's degree in a related field or recognised equivalent and two years relevant approved work experience

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38900 AUD / year

≈ 38900 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

29100 AUD / year

≈ 29100 AUD / year

Additional Details

National students:

Domestic Commonwealth supported place also offered

Living costs

Sydney

Australia

1882 - 3547 AUD / month

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

Funding

Macquarie has one of the most generous international scholarship programs in Australia.

This includes a wide variety of long and short term opportunities for international students. The range of scholarships available can depend on the country you are from, with other eligibility factors including your field of study and academic or sporting achievements.

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Scholarships Information

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Duration

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Academic requirements

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Funding

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