Master of Education Murdoch University

Overview

About our Master of Education degree

Education in Dubai is a vital part of the city’s culture, with numerous universities and schools contributing to its reputation as a hub for academic excellence — including Murdoch University Dubai.

Education is a dynamic field where every day brings new challenges. Pursuing a Master of Education (MEd) in Dubai prepares you to meet these challenges with confidence. The program equips you with the knowledge and skills to develop innovative curricula, establish effective teaching strategies, and implement best practices across your school or organisation.

Our Master of Education is designed to provide you with the tools to become a successful, forward-thinking educator. You’ll have the opportunity to refine your teaching style, strengthen your leadership capabilities, and gain the confidence to advance your career in education.

Whether you already work in the education sector or are looking to expand your expertise, the MEd in Dubai supports your professional growth. It helps you build on your existing skills. You’ll learn to lead complex educational initiatives and manage impactful projects within diverse learning environments.

The MEd is offered in online, on-campus, and mixed-mode delivery options, allowing students like you to choose the mode of study that best fits their needs. This flexibility enables working professionals to complete their MEd while continuing to work full-time.

What you’ll learn

• A Master in Education will help you explore how educational theory and professional teaching practice interconnect.
• Organise and carry out research projects in various contexts.
• Plan and implement educational projects and initiatives, and examine their outcomes.
• Have a deeper understanding of educational research methods and principles.

Focus areas of Master of Education

Students can tailor their Master of Education degree by concentrating on either Instructional Leadership or International Education. Each major consists of 3 units (12 credit points) and is meant to help you specialise in your chosen area, such as Instructional Leadership and International Education.

Instructional Leadership

The Graduate major in Instructional Leadership examines theories of instruction, educational change and leadership and considers the practical application of research from these areas in the complex and dynamic world of education. Students will explore a diverse range of instructional methods, their correct application and the research which supports their use. In addition, students will examine approaches to leadership and educational change, processes for initiating, implementing and sustaining change, the role of professional learning, coaching and conferencing in supporting instructional change, leading with emotional intelligence, change agent and leadership styles.

The course has a strong emphasis on practice. Students will be required to critically analyse and reflect on the theories, principles and research presented in the course and assessments will provide supported opportunities for these to be applied in their current or intended future practice.

International Education

This major introduces the history and development of International Education as a field of study. It explores the conceptualisation of international mindedness and the trend to internationalise curriculum. It examines and critiques a range of international curriculum models and practices, and introduces the essential elements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) suite of programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme.

The major in International Education in Graduate Certificate in Education and Master of Education has been authorised by the International Baccalaureate (IB). If taking this option, on completion, students will be eligible to receive an IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning or IB Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research.