Overview

Key Features

This 1.5 year full-time (or part-time equivalent) Educational Studies program offered at the University of Queensland prepares you for a variety of employment opportunities in educational environments.

Specialise in one of 7 fields of study: Behaviour Management; Curriculum; Guidance, Counselling and Careers; Leadership; Psychology Education; Science of Learning or Supporting Diverse Learners. Depending on your area of specialisation (and which of over 50 courses you select), you can choose to complete all aspects of a practicum that focuses on advanced research and teaching interests.

Some pathways offer specific qualifications, while others offer significant professional advantage to educators interested in career advancement or broadening their career options.

Career possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Depending on which field you choose, here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

Behaviour management counsellor

Special needs teacher

Curriculum planner

School curriculum adviser

Career development practitioner

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Globalisation, Educational Policy and Change

Teachers as Leaders and Innovators

Educational Inquiry and Research: Evidence for Policies and Practices

Educational Research Methods

Behaviour Management

Curriculum

Guidance, Counselling and Careers

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS code: 082608M

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in education, or

a graduate certificate or graduate diploma in education (or equivalent), or

a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, plus 2 years full-time equivalent relevant work experience (see below).

You must have a grade point average (GPA) of 4.0 on a 7-point scale in your previous qualification.

English language requirements

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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Tuition Fee

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International

43200 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 43200 AUD per year during 12 months.
National

5146 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5146 AUD per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Brisbane

1402 - 2528 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

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Educational Studies.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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