Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice
Flinders UniversityProgram Overview
The Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice at Flinders University is a MEd programme in Education over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Australia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Contemporary Issues in Special Education (4.5 units)
- Studies in Vision Impairment 1 (4.5 units)
- Strategic Thinking and Planning (4.5 units)
- Leaders and Leadership (4.5 units)
- Pedagogical Leadership (4.5 units)
- Gifted Education: Conceptions of Giftedness,
- Intelligence and Creativity (4.5 units)
- IBMYP Curriculum Foundations (4.5 units)
- Studies of Asia Across the Curriculum: An Introduction (4.5 units)
- Studies of Asia: Contemporary Issues and Values (4.5 units)
- Educational Planning and Assessment for Students with Special Needs (4.5 units)
- Understanding Behaviour in Educational Contexts (4.5 units)
- Assessment, Planning and Teaching in Behaviour (4.5 units)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants for the Master of Education (Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice) will qualify for either a basic or a progressive entry level. Applicants who hold an approved bachelor degree in any discipline are eligible for the basic entry level, and will complete up to 72 units of study. Applicants who hold a bachelor degree in education, teaching or a closely related discipline are eligible for the progressive entry level, and will complete up to 54 units of study.
The Faculty Board may under certain circumstances and subject to specific conditions admit others who can show evidence of fitness for candidature.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 24,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 15,696 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Flinders University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Flinders University
Flinders University
Adelaide, Australia
public university in Adelaide, South Australia
University Profile- Application Deadline May, 2027
- Start Date Feb, 2027
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
