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Master of Education Studies

Adelaide University, Adelaide, SA, Australia

About this program

Adelaide University's Master of Education Studies is a two-year degree in Adelaide for school leaders, teachers, consultants and trainers moving toward leadership, or preparing for higher education teaching or research. Adelaide ranks 89th in the world for education in the Times Higher Education 2026 subject rankings. Students study leadership strategy and education policy and complete a major research project.

Fees & duration

Duration2 yr
Tuition (international)A$40,000
Application feeA$150

English test scores

IELTS6.5 overall (L6 R6 W6 S6)
PTE58 overall

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Course structure

Study plan in 4 parts

Year 1, Semester 1

6 units
  • 6 unitsIntroduction to Wellbeing in Education
  • 6 unitsInternational Comparative Studies in Education
  • 6 unitsEducation Policies and Systems
  • Research Communications

Year 1, Semester 2

6 units
  • 6 unitsEvidence-Informed Practice in Education
  • 6 unitsEducation Leadership in Diverse Contexts
  • 6 unitsMixed Methods Research
  • Assessment and Evaluation

Year 2, Semester 1

  • 6 unitsResearch Design in Education
  • Discipline courses
  • Discipline courses
  • Discipline courses

Year 2, Semester 2

  • Discipline courses
  • Discipline courses
  • Program electives

Career & PR pathway

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Admissions

A completed bachelor (AQF level 7) or bachelor honours (AQF level 8) degree or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution; OR A completed nested or related graduate certificate (AQF level 8) or higher or equivalent from a recognised higher education institution.

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