Education Studies

Overview

During this two-year course, you will examine international policy trends and learn to develop evidence-based curriculums to improve education practices. 

Combining your professional knowledge and capabilities, you will develop a substantial research paper, which you will then present as part of a group-based capstone unit. 

At the completion of your course, you will have a solid understanding of the issues facing education, both locally and globally, and will be ready to enhance your career as a senior professional in education.

Study a Master of Education Studies at University of Canberra and you will: 

• develop the critical knowledge, skills and capabilities required by modern education professionals

• address the key challenges facing education globally

• develop evidence-based programs and curriculum to improve education practices and student learning outcomes

• examine international policy trends in education and understand the impacts of globalisation on learning and development

• apply research principles and methods in the workplace across sectors.

Career opportunities

• Principal

• Deputy principal

• Head of department

• Executive teacher

• Year adviser

• Schools policy adviser

• Educational policy developer

• Curriculum developer

• Corporate trainer