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The Master of Education 180 point pathway can be completed either by coursework or a combination of coursework and thesis. 

• The coursework option consists of six courses totalling 180 points including a compulsory 30-point research methods course . A minimum of 60 points will be from Level 9 courses within your 180 points.
• The combination coursework and thesis option consists of two courses (60 points) in the endorsed area, plus a compulsory 30-point research methods course  and a 90 point thesis EDEM690 in the area of your endorsement, totalling 180 points. Students will need to confirm a supervisor and an agreed topic before enrolling in the thesis.

Unendorsed pathway

The unendorsed pathway allows you to tailor your degree by selecting courses from the MEd schedule that interest you. This is a great option if you are looking to stay current in a variety of educational areas for professional development. 

The unendorsed 180 point pathway, has one compulsory research methods course . You choose a further 90 points from the Level 8 courses and a minimum of 60 points from the Level 9 courses from the MEd Academic Regulations. Note: not all courses will be offered in any one year. so check your MEd course planning and enrolment with our Student Advisors.

Endorsed pathway

The Master of Education 180 point endorsed pathway gives you the opportunity to specialise. Each of these endorsements has compulsory and optional course requirements. Please note that not all courses are offered every year. You must complete compulsory course  and select a minimum of 60 points from Level 9 courses within your 180 points.

Find out more about our specialist endorsements in Education

If you have a completed an Honours or Postgraduate Diploma in an education or related qualification, with a minimum B+ grade average, you may be eligible to enrol in our MEd(Thesis) 120 point degree. Your study will include either a 30-point research methods course and a 90 point thesis, or a 120 point thesis (if you already have research methods in your previous postgraduate education study). 

Please contact our Student Advisor to plan your thesis pathway. Please note part of the enrolment process for this pathway you will need to fill out the Masters Thesis Enrolment Application Form.

Find out more about postgraduate study at ΢��ҕ�l.

�ճ����Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDipEd) is another pathway into the MEd (coursework or thesis). The PGDipEd generally consists of four courses totalling 120 points. Each specialist endorsement has different compulsory and optional courses.

You can find more information about postgraduate study on the Postgraduates webpage and in the Postgraduate Prospectus.

If you have a Bachelor’s degree with a major in Education or Psychology, a teaching qualification, or an equivalent qualification, you may be eligible to apply for this qualification. Please check admission criteria in the MEd regulations for further information. Students are normally expected to have a B average in their undergraduate study to be eligible for entry to the MEd qualification. If you do not believe you meet entry criteria, please contact our Student Advisors to discuss this qualification, other possible qualification options and pathways to a MEd.

If English is an additional language, you are also required to meet ΢��ҕ�l’s English language requirements

There are various ways to fund your MEd, check out the various scholarships and fee waivers available.

Associate teachers of the ΢��ҕ�l Faculty of Education are invited to apply for a 30% fee waiver for one course from our range of postgraduate and professional development qualifications.

Associate Teacher Fee Waiver Application