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About the course
This higher degree by research lets you undertake a supervised education research project in a specialist area, guided by an academic supervisor. You will defend your proposal in an oral colloquium and complete a substantial thesis, either as a single scholarly volume or a folio with an exegesis and research outputs linked to professional practice. High-performing candidates may be considered for transfer to a PhD in Education & Teaching. The programme enhances curriculum leadership, pedagogical innovation, and educational policy understanding for professional educators.
Career outcome
Graduates build advanced research capability for roles that require evidence-based inquiry in education. You may pursue careers as an education researcher, research assistant/associate, policy or evaluation officer, learning and teaching specialist, or progress to doctoral study. The degree also supports work in schools, higher education, government and education organisations where rigorous analysis and thesis-level research skills are valued in Education & Teaching. Preparing graduates for education leadership, instructional design, and advanced teaching specialist roles.
Living Costs in Melbourne**
Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 15 - 20 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 1,583 - 2,094 |
Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,207 - 1,596 |
Transportation (Daily) A$ 7 - 9 |
Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 240 - 318 |
Average Salary***
