Study Postgraduate Education

_{Richard Greig, Master of Education}

Why study Postgraduate Education at Flinders?

Advance your career.

If you're passionate about making a difference in the education sector, Flinders University's postgraduate education courses will give you the skills needed to address today's pressing challenges. Our study options are industry-renowned, and our refreshed suite of courses have been designed to meet your career goals and lifestyle, as well as the needs of educational organisations and the sector more broadly.

Take your learnings back to your workplace.

Whether you're interested in becoming better equipped in your role as a teacher, upskilling to progress your career, or learning how to design policy to create lasting change, our Graduate Certificates and Masters offerings will see you develop future-focused education skills. Plus, our new range of Graduate Certificates gives you the opportunity to upskill in dynamic areas, in just twelve months of part-time study - including STEM, Artificial Intelligence, Autism and Complex Disabilities, and more.

Or, further extend your knowledge with a Master's. With part-time, online and accelerated options available, and the chance to count your prior learning or experience towards your studies, you could graduate with a Master's degree in Education in as little as one year.

Make an impact on the teaching workforce of the future. Explore study options on campus and online, designed to fit around your lifestyle - with opportunities to upskill in just twelve months.

No.1 in SA
in Education & Training for
full-time employment, overall educational experience and teaching quality.

(The Good Universities Guide 2024 (postgraduate), public SA-founded universities only)

Top 200
in the world for Education.

(2022 Academic Ranking of World Universities)

Five Stars
in Education & Training for median salary and learning resources.

(The Good Universities Guide 2022 (postgraduate))

Postgraduate education courses

New course Available online Midyear entry

Honours

Postgraduate

Higher degree by research

_{*When entering via the Advanced Standing stream (with an Education or Teaching qualification) and with credit granted you can complete your Master of Education in 12 months (or part time equivalent study). Credit may be granted for relevant Honours, Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma or Masters degree studies ; accredited professional development; or relevant work experience. Credit is granted on application to the College post offer.}

Up to 80% off fees due to Government subsidies*

Explore a range of postgraduate Public Health courses with up to 80% off fees, including the Master of Education, the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education, and the Graduate Certificate in Student Wellbeing.

^{*Government subsidies enable Flinders to offer domestic applicants a reduction of up to 80% off full course fees through Commonwealth Support Places. Not all courses. Offer subject to change.}

Study online

Find your fearless at your own pace, from your own place.

With online study at Flinders, you can balance your study with the rest of your life — and we're here to support you every step of the way.

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The exceptional and dedicated lecturers, and the resources offered, greatly supported my needs as a teacher and trainer to gain in-depth knowledge on teaching people with a disability.

Dede Supriyanto, Master of Education

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Explore all Innovative Education Futures courses

Graduate Certificates

Graduate with an award for your completed program or continue with the Masters to further enhance your knowledge and skills.

Leadership in Education

Autism & Complex Disabilities*

Digital Innovation & Artificial Intelligence in Education

Masters

Continue to further study with the Master of Education OR the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

Master of Education

Master of Inclusive & Specialised Education

*All Graduate Certificates articulate into the Master of Education. However, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research, Graduate Certificate in Autism and Complex Disabilities and Graduate Certificate in Student Inclusion are ESSENTIAL for articulating into the Master of Inclusive and Specialised Education.

^ Additionally, the Graduate Certificate in Education Research is a core minor for both of the Masters programs.

What's new in Postgraduate Education at Flinders?

Hear from our Teaching Program Director for Education, Associate Professor Joss Rankin, about our new suite of courses - and how they can accelerate your career.

Meet our graduates

Richard Greig studied a Master of Education Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health at Flinders and is now the Coordinator (Learner Engagement & Growth) at the Australian Science & Mathematics school.

The Principal at his school - Kylie Eggers - also studied at Flinders and completed a Master of Education, and values the benefits of teachers who complete a postgraduate degree.

Become a teacher

The courses on this page count toward professional learning, but do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia. Learn how to become a teacher below.

School leaver or applying for the first time?

Study Undergraduate Education

Considering a career change?

Study a Master of Teaching

Already a teacher?

Complete your Master's degree in 12 months

Are you a registered teacher with two or more years' experience, and hold one or more of the following?

Bachelor of Education
Master of Teaching
Graduate Diploma in Education

If yes, you may be eligible for Advanced Standing for up to 36 units (50%) of Flinders' Education Master's Degrees. This means you could complete your studies within one year (or equivalent part-time study).

We’re here to help you every step of the way.

If you would like to talk to one of our friendly advisers about applying to university or to discuss your study options and pathways, please contact us.