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. Our user-friendly online course gives you the same quality of education and learning outcomes that you would if studying on-campus.
Note: Duration depends on individual study path and unit availability. Please speak to a Student Enrolment Advisor for advice.
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.
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.
Entry criteria
Graduate Certificate of Education
Leading Education specialisation: Admission requirement (Band 6)
- Bachelor of Education or a Bachelor level degree in any other field plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching; and
- 2 years experience in an educational setting or organisation with equivalents considered.
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.