The Master of Education by Research is suited to the needs of professionals requiring some further research training and experience who are unable to devote the three or more years required to complete a PhD program. Candidates would normally have completed an undergraduate degree in Education at Honours level but those who have undertaken a Master degree in Education by coursework with superior results may be eligible for admission.
The program takes two years full-time or four years part-time.
Program Structure
Students must complete 96 UOC when taken as a standalone program.
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June 2025
Kensington Campus
High Street, Kensington,
UNSW SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2052, SYDNEY, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2025
Kensington Campus
High Street, Kensington,
UNSW SYDNEY,
New South Wales,
2052, SYDNEY, Australia
A relevant four year bachelor’s degree with honours from UNSW; or
A tertiary qualification at a level considered equivalent by the Faculty Higher Degree Committee.
English Language Requirements:
IELTS: 7.0 overall (min. 6.0 in each subtest); TOEFL IBT (Internet Based): 94 overall (min. 25 in writing, 23 in reading, listening and speaking); Pearson (PTE - Academic): 65 overall (min. 54 in each subtest); C1 Advanced Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 169 in each subtest); C2 Proficiency Cambridge: 185 overall (min. 180 in each subtest); UNSW Global University English Entry Course (UEEC): Successful completion with a minimum overall grade of B and a minimum grade of C in the writing component.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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