This stream is offered in the Master of Education program. It is a specialist stream in the MEd program with a focus on cognitive processes and their implications for teaching techniques and instructional design. The stream is designed to provide deeper insights into human development, learning, thinking, motivation and individual differences within the framework of cognitive load theory.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
February 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
September 2027
Kensington Campus
UNSW Sydney, High St,
Kensington,
New South Wales,
2052, Sydney, Australia
One-year fast-track program
A four-year bachelors degree or combined degree in education (including professional experience or practicum) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
A recognised bachelors degree and a postgraduate teaching qualification (e.g., Graduate Diploma of Education or Master of Teaching) equivalent to the qualifications required for graduate teacher status in NSW or other Australian jurisdictions, OR
A bachelors degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant discipline*, plus three years of relevant professional experience and development**.
1.5-year program
A bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant discipline* with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%, OR
A bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65% plus three years relevant professional experience** and development, OR
An honours degree or graduate diploma (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
Two-year program
A bachelors degree (or equivalent qualification) in any discipline with a record of academic achievement equivalent to a UNSW credit average of 65%.
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
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