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  • Full course information and entry requirements
  • Tips for online study success
  • Career opportunities and salaries information
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Why Study the SCU M.Ed online

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Gain specialised skills

Study a general degree or opt to specialise 

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Experienced academics

Learn from experienced primary and secondary academics

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Become an effective leader

Learn effective leadership in the school and classroom

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Progress your career

Supports the next step in your educational career

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Flexible online learning

Accelerated, online learning designed for busy teachers

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Affordable course fees

One of Australia’s most affordable online M.Ed degrees

Quick Facts

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Duration

16 months part-time*

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Study Mode

100% Online

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INTAKES

Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

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Units

8

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FEES

$2,699 per unit, FEE-HELP available

*completion time dependent on individual study path and course availability. Please speak to a Student Advisor for more information.

The SCU online M.Ed

The online Master of Education from Southern Cross University enables students to become advocates for contemporary education. Students can choose to study a generalist M.Ed or specialise. Our Specialisations include Educational Wellbeing, which empowers you to drive wellbeing best practice in your school, or Educational Leadership, which gives you vital business skills needed for educational administration.

Our online learning platform is designed to be flexible and accessible, making it ideal for teachers and education professionals like you. When you study with us, you’ll have personalised student support from enrolment, right through to graduation.

A typical study period at SCU Online

Typical study period timeline

Next study period

April
2024

Applications close in

32 days

Speak to an Enrolment Advisor to find out more.

Our study periods: Jan, Mar, May, July, Aug, Oct

Late applications may be considered under special circumstances up until the start of O'Week. For more information please speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

Early exit option

Our Master of Education has flexible exit option with a Graduate Certificate in Education.

Graduate Certificate
4 Units

Or continue studying

Masters Degree
+ 4 Units

Study a general M.Ed or specialise your degree

With a Master of Education from Southern Cross University, you’ll be prepared for all the challenges that come with a fulfilling career in education. You can specialise your postgraduate education degree in Educational Diversity and Inclusion, Educational Leadership or Educational Wellbeing, with more details on these specialisations below. You also have the option to choose elective units from both of the specialisations to gain a generalist M.Ed degree.

Teacher in classroom with students.

Advance inclusive education practices with a Master of Education specialising in Educational Inclusion and Diversity. Be informed and critically reflect on inclusion, diversity and disability perspectives, delving into the pedagogy underpinning educational inclusivity. Gain the knowledge to maximise student wellbeing by elevating theory to practice, working actively to remove barriers to effective, meaningful learning in educational settings to provide genuine opportunities for all students to learn.

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Drive leadership and business strategies in educational contexts

Teachers smiling in classroom. The online Master of Education with a specialisation in Educational Leadership prepares you with the skills you need for successful educational administration. From strengthened decision making to leadership traits, this degree equips you with the business skills you need to become an effective administrator.

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Lead wellbeing initiatives across your school community

Teacher in class. The online Master of Education with a specialisation in Educational Wellbeing prepares you to lead wellbeing initiatives across your school community. Gain the specialised skills you need to build thriving, healthy environments for both students and teachers alike, as well as the tools you need to respond to diverse learning needs.

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