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Distance

Duration

1.5 years full-time, or part-time equivalent

Starts

Autumn 2025
Spring 2025
Autumn 2026
Spring 2026

Code

UOW: 422

Specialisation ?

Still deciding Digital Technologies for Learning Educational Leadership Interdisciplinary Studies Special Education TESOL

Overview

The Master of Education is a higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, and it is desirable that students have some workplace/teaching experience.

Specialisations include:

Digital technologies for learning
Educational leadership
Interdisciplinary studies
TESOL
Special education (not available to International students)

See the course handbook for more information.

Fee subsidised places available

UOW is offering Commonwealth supported places (CSPs) for all of our postgraduate coursework degrees in 2025. This means the Australian government will subsidise your tuition fees by up to 75%. To be eligible for this fee subsidy, you must meet the following criteria: Be a domestic student, i.e. an Australian or New Zealand citizen, a permanent resident of Australia or a permanent Australian Humanitarian visa holder.

You can specialise in a major by choosing from the following:

Major	Campus Availability
Digital Technologies for Learning	Online Wollongong (Distance) Wollongong (On Campus)
Educational Leadership	Online Wollongong (Distance) Wollongong (On Campus)
Interdisciplinary Studies	Online Wollongong (Distance) Wollongong (On Campus)
Special Education	Online Wollongong (Distance) (Not available to International students)
TESOL	Online Wollongong (Distance) Wollongong (On Campus)

Special Education (specialisation)

The special education major provides professional training for qualified primary and secondary teachers to assume specialist positions in schools. This focuses on supporting students with additional learning needs, including neurodivergent students, students with physical and intellectual disability, and broad-reaching strategies for inclusive learning.

Non-school teachers who want to enhance their general knowledge and skills in education for students with a disability can also undertake postgraduate study. This major offers sound theoretical foundations and extensive practical skills that address the broader aspects of education and assessment for individuals with a disability.

Accreditation & professional recognition

This program is approved by the Department of Education (DE) as a postgraduate qualification in special education for primary/secondary trained teachers.

Admissions information

A range of admission options are available for future students. The procedures governing admission are defined in UOW's Admissions Procedures, and the UOW College Admissions Policy.

For specific advice or to ask any questions regarding an application, please contact the UOW Future Students Team.

Entry Requirements
Additional information

Applicants must achieve the required score in a previous qualification, equivalent to completing at least 13 years of schooling in Australia.

Workload
Full-Time Study Load

As a full-time student, you can expect to commit around 48 hours of study per week. This includes class time and independent study. You may need to factor more time for examination study and practical work & placements.

For more details on course workloads, please refer to the UOW Handbook.
Credit for Prior Learning
Applicants with a major study in Education plus three years' teaching experience may be eligible for credit for one session of study (24 credit points). An additional 6 credit points may be granted for completion of the Sydney Catholic Schools Gifted Education Online 1 (GEOG1) and Gifted Education Online 2 (GEOG2) modules.

If you have completed prior studies or relevant professional experience, you can request course credit or subject exemptions to reduce the duration and cost of your program.

Credit for prior learning evaluates your previous study or work experience related to your chosen subjects.

UOW values lifelong learning and recognizes various types of prior learning, regardless of how or where it was obtained. For more information, refer to UOW's Credit for Prior Learning page.

International Course fees table
Campus	Delivery method	Session fee*	Course fee*
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$16344 (2025)	$49032 (2025)
Wollongong	On Campus	$16344 (2025)	$49032 (2025)
UOW Online Wollongong	Distance	$16344 (2026)	$49032 (2026)
Wollongong	On Campus	$16344 (2026)	$49032 (2026)

* Session fees are for one session for the year shown. Total course tuition fees shown are indicative, and are based on normal course length and progression. These fees are subject to change from year to year. However, if you receive an offer to study at UOW, your fees will be fully confirmed at the time of your offer.

Tuition fees are reviewing annually: fees payable are dependent on the year of commencement and are subject to increase during the period of study

Additional Fees

In addition to tuition, there are other fees and costs you will need to consider, including but not limited to:

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