Program Overview

Master of Education

The Master of Education is a higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, and it is desirable that students have some workplace/teaching experience.

Overview

Specialisations include:

• Digital technologies for learning
• Educational leadership
• Interdisciplinary studies
• TESOL
• Special education (not available to international students)

Admissions Information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

Entry Requirements

• Educational Leadership: A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent mark of 50% in either education or teaching, plus one of the following:
  • A postgraduate qualification in any discipline, OR
  • One year of full-time professional experience in the education field, as deemed appropriate to the program of study by the School.
• TESOL, Interdisciplinary Studies & Digital Technologies for Learning: A recognised bachelor’s degree with an equivalent average mark of 50% in any area.

English Language Requirements

The following level of English is required to gain admission to this program:

• English Test | Overall Score | Reading | Writing | Listening | Speaking
• IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0
• TOEFL (Internet-based) | 88 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18

Workload

• Full-Time Study Load: As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

Credit for Prior Learning

Applicants with a major study in Education plus three years' teaching experience may be eligible for credit for one session of study (24 credit points). An additional 6 credit points may be granted for completion of the Sydney Catholic Schools Gifted Education Online 1 (GEOG1) and Gifted Education Online 2 (GEOG2) modules.

Fees

• International Course fees table:
  • Campus | Delivery method | Session fee | Course fee
  • Wollongong | On Campus | $16,344 (2025) | $49,032 (2025)
• Additional Fees: In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:
  • Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
  • Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF)

Key Dates

• Autumn Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 03 March - 27 June 2025
• Spring Session, 2025 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: See important dates for more information
  • Orientation: Check your campus details
  • Session: 28 July - 20 November 2025
• Autumn Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.
• Spring Session, 2026 at UOW:
  • Application Deadline: Applications must include all required documents to be considered complete. If submitted late, your application may be reviewed for a future session if a decision cannot be made in time for your preferred session.
  • Session Details: For more detailed information like enrolment cutoffs and exam periods, see key dates.