Master of Education by Research

Build upon your experience in education to conduct research that contributes to creating lasting social change.

This program allows you to design research that is educationally significant.

You will be guided by expert supervisors from planning through to completion, with access to regular training, professional development, conferences, and publications

In this program you will:

• Receive expert guidance in research theories and methodologies 
• Choose to study full-time or part-time, with blended learning opportunities 
• Specialise in an area of research that contributes to education scholarship 
• Have access to a range of opportunities to fine-tune your postgraduate level research skills 
• Have the opportunity to participate and present at conferences 

Career opportunities

• Head of Department
• School or program leader
• Academic
• Education advisor

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to Master of Education by Research candidature, applicants are normally required to hold either:

• a four-year undergraduate degree in an appropriate discipline with a GPA of 5 (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent, together with professional expertise in a specific field of education or training and a demonstrated potential to engage in researchor
• a Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate in Education with a GPA of 5 or better (on a 7 point scale) or equivalent together with professional expertise in a specific field of education or training and a demonstrated potential to engage in researchor
• a bachelor degree with Class 1 Honours or Class 2 Division I or Division II Honours
• admission is subject to the availability of appropriate supervision and facilities.

Refer also to the University's English language requirements.