Course overview
This course is designed for educators working in diverse learning and educational contexts who wish to enhance their knowledge of contemporary educational practice and issues.
Designed and delivered by experienced educators and researchers, this course will utilise and enrich your professional knowledge and experience, through engaging, thought-provoking and industry-relevant learning.
This course also includes a capstone project that gives you the opportunity to research and transform educational knowledge and real-world practices.
If you complete the master degree to a high standard, you may be eligible to proceed to doctoral-level studies.
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"It is wonderful to feel that the research I undertook is cutting edge and the knowledge I gained from doing the course is relevant, useful and important in shaping the future of education."
Fleur McLennan
Master of Education
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Course structure
Customise your degree
In this course, you’ll choose to study a specialisation in Innovative Learning and Teaching, Innovative STEM Education or Cultural and Linguistic Diversity. You can also customise your course with a combination of subjects from across these specialisations.
Innovative Learning and Teaching
Education is always changing, so you’ll need to keep learning too.
In this specialisation, you’ll build on your knowledge and skills to design and lead new and creative approaches to learning and teaching for today’s students and classrooms.
Innovative STEM Education
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) is a national priority.
Through this specialisation, you’ll strengthen your understanding and practice so you can design and lead inspiring STEM innovations in your own teaching context.
Cultural and Linguistic Diversity
Classrooms are becoming more diverse, and educators don’t always feel prepared to respond.
In this specialisation, you’ll develop the knowledge and skills to design and lead learning that supports students from different cultural and language backgrounds.
Detailed course structure and unit information
For detailed information and course structure, visit our Handbook.
Entry requirements
Applicants require an education/teaching degree assessed as being the equivalent of a four-year Australian degree (normally a Bachelor of Education or a four-year combined/double education degree e.g. BSc/BEd); OR a three-year degree in a non-education discipline (e.g. Arts, Science, Commerce) plus a postgraduate teaching qualification with a minimum duration of one-year, such as a Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching.
Course-specific requirements
You’ll also need to meet any specific requirements to be eligible to apply for this course.
Study credit and support
You may be able to receive credit for recognised learning (CRL) from past study or professional experience, which could reduce the time it takes to finish your course.
Find specific details about CRL for this course on the Handbook.
Fees
2026 Domestic indicative fees
Domestic fee-paying first-year fee
$24,388*
Important information about fees
- *Fees are indicative only
- First year fees are based on a first-year full-time study load of 200 credit points. Your fees will vary depending on the units you choose.
- This indicative fee does not include other fees like administrative and incidental fees (such as lab coats or art supplies) or the cost of your textbooks. Visit other fees and charges for more information.
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How to apply
Follow these steps to make sure you’re eligible, prepared and ready to apply for your course.
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Entry requirements differ by course and your previous work and study experience.
Prepare your documents
The documents you need may vary depending on your course and application pathway.
Check application deadlines
Deadlines vary by course and whether you’re applying as a domestic or international student.
Your application pathway
To apply for this course, you’ll apply directly to Curtin via our online applications portal.
Choose your preferred campus to find the application opening and closing dates for this course before you apply.
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| Intake | Applications open | Applications close |
|---|---|---|
| Special Study Period 1, 2026 | 4 Aug 2025 | Applications now closed |
| Special Study Period 3, 2026 | 11 May 2026 | 13 Aug 2026 |
| Special Study Period 1, 2027 | 10 Aug 2026 | 11 Feb 2027 |
| Special Study Period 3, 2027 | 10 May 2027 | 12 Aug 2027 |
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