Overview

As you explore evidence-based research on the application of neuroscience to learning, you will be equipped with hugely valuable skills in this emerging field. Once you graduate, you may also apply for research-based higher degrees and other doctoral programs.

Why study a Master of Neuroscience and Education with UNE?

The Master of Neuroscience and Education student at University of New England provides you with the opportunity to gain contemporary insights into how the brain works in educational settings.

Within a framework of educational theory and practice, you will explore the connections between the brain and human behaviour, what may go wrong in those neurobiological processes, and the ways that research and remediation may be undertaken in multi-disciplinary education settings.

With advanced subject knowledge, your skills in critical thinking, problem-solving and analysis will add value to your career in this emerging scientific field.

Careers

Depending on your other qualifications, you could consider opportunities in a range of settings, including:

clinical psychology
counselling, allied health
medicine
education
biomedical research
pharmaceutical development
policy development in the public or private sectors
behavioural and cognitive research.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Planning and Effective Teaching in Special and Inclusive Education Settings: PrEx

Issues in Inclusive Education: International Perspectives

Positive Behavioural Support (Special and Inclusive Education)

Understanding and Changing Human Behaviour

Neurobiological Bases of Autism

Neurobiology and Treatment of Depression

Neurobiology of Anxiety Disorders

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-06-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-06-13 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-10 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-02-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-14 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

72 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Campus Location

Armidale, 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.

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General requirements

CRICOS Code: 00003G

This course is offered under three admission rules, each with its own Course Structure (Program of Study).

Rule A: You have completed a Bachelor qualification or above (AQF Level 7, 8 or 9 or overseas equivalent) in any discipline.
Rule B: You have completed a UNE Graduate Certificate in Neuroscience and Education.
Rule C: You have completed a UNE Graduate Diploma in Neuroscience and Education.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

29616 AUD / year

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Citizens or residents

16992 AUD / year

≈ 16992 AUD / year

Additional Details

Commonwealth Supported Place (quotas apply): $9,100

Funding

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Overview

Why study a Master of Neuroscience and Education with UNE?

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

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