Program Overview

Master of Educational Studies

The Master of Educational Studies is a postgraduate program that develops the skills, knowledge, and values required to teach students with diverse abilities and needs. Inclusive education is recognized as a global imperative for improving education for all learners, and this program offers experienced classroom teachers the opportunity to develop their expertise in inclusive education practices and principles, as well as their leadership skills in the area.

Overview

This field of study develops the skills, knowledge, and values required to teach students with diverse abilities and needs. Inclusive education is recognized as a global imperative for improving education for all learners, and this program offers experienced classroom teachers the opportunity to develop their expertise in inclusive education practices and principles, as well as their leadership skills in the area.

Career Possibilities

Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

• Learning support teacher
• Diversity and inclusion manager
• School counsellor
• Education advocate

How You'll Learn

Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.

• Online study
• Seminars

What You'll Study

At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:

• Cognition and Learning
• Teaching and Learning in Inclusive Settings
• Working with Students with Challenging Behaviours

Highlights

• 40 in the world for education studies (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)
• 1 in Queensland for education studies (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025)