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Master of Nursing Studies

Masters.
Edith Cowan University

400

in world overall ranking*

50

in local overall ranking*
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About the course

ECU’s Master of Nursing Studies is designed mainly for internationally registered nurses and also supports Australian registered nurses seeking to update and extend practice. You’ll build in-depth knowledge of contemporary health care and strengthen skills to apply evidence to practice, with topics including clinical leadership, cultural approaches, global health, clinical reasoning and quality, safety and innovation. This is a master coursework qualification in nursing.

Career outcome

Graduates may progress into advanced and leadership-focused nursing and broader health roles, applying contemporary clinical reasoning and systems thinking to improve care quality and safety. The course can support opportunities in leadership positions in graduates’ home countries and may also lead to Australian roles in health policy, compliance, consultation or program coordination. This is a master coursework pathway for professional practice and leadership in nursing. Preparing graduates for clinical leadership, health management, and advanced nursing or allied health specialist roles.


Living Costs in Sydney**


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Restaurant
(Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant)
A$ 17 - 22
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom in City Centre)
A$ 2,207 - 2,918
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Rent per Month
(1 bedroom Outside of Centre)
A$ 1,599 - 2,115
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Transportation
(Daily)
A$ 9 - 10
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Utilities per Month
(Electricity, Mobile & Internet)
A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***


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*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)
**Source: numbeo.com
***Source: PayScale.com (2026)

Costs

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A$42,800 per year

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A$26,550 per year

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Information

tick icon Duration

2 years

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February, July

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Online
City
Joondalup
South West
Sri Lanka

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J88

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+61 3 9663 5333

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australia@augstudy.com

Scholarships

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL MASTERS SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick icon2022 INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP

Up to 20% of tuition fees

tick iconINTERNATIONAL AUSTRALIAN ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP

20% of tuition fees

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