Duration
Study Intakes
Units
Fees
- Leading Education in a Global Context
- Assessment in Education: Policies, Pedagogy and Equity
- Inquiry-Based Practice
- Advanced Seminar
- Leading Under Challenging Circumstances
- Leading for Improvement
- Leading Staff
- Leading Community Engagement
Entry criteria
Master of Education Science of Learning specialisation
Admission requirement (Band 6)
- Bachelor degree; or
- Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English Language requirement (Band 4)
English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
- IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
- Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
- Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
- Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
- Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.
Course Specific Admission Requirements
All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification.
Fees and FEE-HELP
The cost of our Master of Education (Science of Learning) is $23,670* for all 8 units.
To assist with some or all of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their postgraduate tuition fees.
To find out if you are eligible for FEE-HELP, you can contact one of our Student Enrolment Advisors on 1300 707 760.
*2025 student fees are shown and are subject to change.Accelerated and 100% Online
Delivered 100% online and with six study periods a year, you could complete the Master of Education in as little as 16 months while continuing to work full-time. Designed to be intuitive and user-friendly, you’ll experience the same quality of education and learning outcomes, as well as the connection with your fellow students and academics, that you would if studying on-campus. You will also receive dedicated one-on-one support from a Student Success Advisor who can assist with all non-academic questions and motivate you to reach your study goals.
Grow Your Network
ECU has a large professional teacher and education network, putting you in good company to connect, collaborate and network with experienced and passionate peers globally.
Quality Learning Experience
Your learning experience will be of the highest quality, as you’ll learn from experienced, passionate academics who are experts in their field. From our beginnings in 1902 as Claremont Teachers College, we have been at the forefront of teacher education for over 100 years.
The science of learning studies how students acquire, process and retain knowledge, integrating insights from cognitive psychology, neuroscience and education.
It is crucial for today's and future educators because it provides evidence-based strategies for designing effective instruction, optimising learning experiences, and addressing diverse learning needs. Educators equipped with these skills can improve educational outcomes and adapt their teaching methods to a contemporary understanding of how the brain learns.
Cognitive science in education involves designing teaching strategies based on how the brain processes information, such as understanding cognitive load and retrieval practice. It focuses on aligning lesson sequences with contemporary research on cognitive architecture to optimise learning and enhance teaching effectiveness.
Educators are applying science of learning theories in their teaching. In this course, you will critically examine your beliefs about how children learn and the effectiveness of teaching practices in relation to cognitive science, psychology, neuroscience and contemporary education research on human cognitive architecture.
With our Science of Learning specialisation, you will develop analytical, critical and creative thinking skills to enhance your teaching effectiveness and improve student learning and engagement.
No. Our Master of Education (Science of Learning) is for qualified educators who can apply what they learn to their current role, so placements are not required.
No. Our Master of Education (Science of Learning) is for qualified educators who want to improve their skills. If you would like to become a qualified teacher, you can study a Master of Teaching (Primary) or Master of Teaching (Secondary).
