Program Overview
The Education (Research) at Murdoch 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 Education (Research) 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
- Tuition: AUD 6,840 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
- Location: Perth, Australia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education (Research) 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 Research for Educators
- Research in Education (Research Dissertation)
- Advanced Educational Research Seminar
- Mixed Methods and Quantitative Research
- Advanced Qualitative Approaches to Research
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Academic entry requirements
To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Master of Education (Research) an applicant must have:
- a Bachelor Degree in Education (AQF level 7), or equivalent, and satisfy the Graduate Research Manager with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline; or
- a Bachelor Degree in a different discipline (AQF level 7) and have successfully completed a graduate course in Education, or equivalent, requiring at least one year of equivalent full-time study (AQF level 8), and satisfy the Graduate Research Manager with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
AUD 6,840 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
Tuition fees: AUD 6,840 (Tuition (Module)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Murdoch 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 Murdoch University
Murdoch University
Perth, Australia
Murdoch University is a public university in Perth, Western Australia, and additional campuses in Singapore and Dubai. It began operations as the state's second university on 25 July 1973, and...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 18 months