Program Overview
The Education Studies at Macquarie University is a Postgraduate Certificate programme in Education over 12 months, delivered Online. 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 Education Studies 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: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: Online
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: AUD 9,548 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,548 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education Studies 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
- Introduction to Educational Research
- Educational Psychology and Practice
- Curriculum Studies
- Advanced Pedagogy
- Assessment Issues
- Evaluation of Educational Programs
- Sociology and Education
- Educational Institutions as Organisations
- Learning Technologies: Contexts and Future
- Designing Technology-based Curriculum
- Theories of Learning Design
- Sharing, Technologies and Learning Design
- Learning Technologies in Practice
- Leading and Managing Online Learning Environments
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Australian level 7 bachelor\'s qualification or recognised equivalent in education; or Australian level 7 qualification or recognised equivalent with 2 years full-time equivalent work experience relevant to the chosen specialisation
English language requirements
- IELTS of 7.0 overall (with minimum 6.0 in Reading, 6.5 in Writing, 6.0 in Listening, 6.0 in Speaking), or equivalent
- All applicants for undergraduate or postgraduate coursework studies at Macquarie University are required to provide evidence of proficiency in English.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 9,548 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,548 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: AUD 9,548 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; AUD 9,548 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Macquarie 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 Macquarie University
Macquarie University
Sydney, Australia
Macquarie University(/məˈkwɒri/mə-KWORR-ee) is apublicresearch universityinSydney,New South Wales, Australia. Founded in 1964 by theNew South Wales Government, it was the third university to be...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months
