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 2026-07-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-17 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-11-30 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

24 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brisbane, Australia

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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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

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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

45792 AUD / year

≈ 45792 AUD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5146 AUD / year

≈ 5146 AUD / year

Living costs

Brisbane

Australia

1402 - 2528 AUD / month

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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Overview

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Career possibilities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Brisbane

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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