Our Master of Education is designed for professionals working in the education industry including school leaders, teachers, educational consultants and trainers wishing to pursue leadership opportunities within schools. It is also suitable as preparation for higher education teaching, or to transition into research.
Gain an in-depth understanding of the latest educational theories, research, practices and debates. Reflect on and expand your leadership and management skills across diverse settings. Build a formidable toolkit to help you drive meaningful change.
Adelaide University is ranked #89 in the world for Education Studies ( Times Higher Education, 2026 opens in a new tab ).
In the Master of Education, you’ll explore a range of leadership tactics and strategies. Investigate different approaches to enhancing community wellbeing at the systemic level. Unpack educational policies – and complete a major research project to advance your educational practice.
You’ll choose from 10 exciting focus areas to match your interests and career goals:
To be eligible, an applicant must have achieved at least one of the following minimum entry requirements and demonstrate they fulfil any essential criteria for admission. In cases where there are more eligible applicants than available places, admission will be competitive with ranks based on the entry criteria.
Applicants who have completed a four-year Bachelor degree in Education, or equivalent Initial Teacher Education qualifications, e.g. Graduate Diploma in Education, Master of Teaching, or a four-year Bachelor degree with studies in educational methodology and curriculum equivalent to 24 units are eligible to enter the program with 0.5 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1.5 years of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Applicants who have completed a four-year Bachelor degree in Education and 2 years of teaching experience in an Australian educational setting (early years, school, tertiary or vocational), or equivalent Initial Teacher Education qualifications, e.g. Graduate Diploma in Education, Master of Teaching and 2 years teaching experience in an Australian educational setting (early years, school, tertiary or vocational), or a four-year Bachelor degree with studies in educational methodology and curriculum equivalent to 24 units and 2 years of teaching experience in an Australian educational setting (early years, school, tertiary or vocational) are eligible to enter the program with 1.0 EFTSL Advanced Standing and complete the program in 1 year of full-time study or equivalent part-time study.
Recognition of prior learning
Apply through one of the University’s official Education Agents, or via our International Application System opens in a new tab .
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Depending on your country of citizenship, you may be required to apply through one of our Education Agents.
| QS 综合 | 院校 | 学制 | 学费 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 第 5 位 | 哈佛大学Harvard University | 1年 | 54768美元 |
| 第 20 位 | 加州大学伯克利分校University of California, Berkeley | 1年 | 19345.25美元/学期 |
| 第 22 位 | 墨尔本大学The University of Melbourne | 2年 | 55608澳元/年 |
| 第 28 位 | 悉尼大学The University of Sydney | 1.5年 | 56800澳元/年 |
| 第 31 位 | 蒙纳士大学Monash University | 2年 | 45340澳元/年 |
| 第 67 位 | 奥克兰大学The University of Auckland | - | - |
| 第 77 位 | 西澳大学The University of Western Australia | 1年 | 39300澳元/年 |
| 第 128 位 | 马来西亚理科大学Universiti Sains Malaysia | 1年 | 6800美元/年 |