D6002 Master of Education

Monash Level A, that is: IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no band lower than 6.0); or Pearson Test of English (Academic): score of 58 overall with no band lower than 50; or TOEFL Internet-based test: score of 79 overall with minimum scores: Writing: 21, Listening: 12, Reading: 13 and Speaking: 18; or Equivalent approved English test

The Monash English Bridging (MEB) program is offered by Monash College and is designed for students who have met the academic requirements for Monash, but who have narrowly missed the English language requirements. Upon successful completion of the Monash English Bridging program, students can gain direct entry into the course providing the following proficiency level requirements are met:

MEB - Standard (Level A)
Courses requiring an IELTS of 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) - 10, 15 or 20 week program

Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a graduate research degree if you:

• achieve a weighted average mark of at least 70% and a minimum mark of 70% in EDF5613 Research approaches in education and EDF5614 Research project in education, you may apply for admission to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy or D8001 Doctor of Philosophy (Education-focused creative work).
• achieve a weighted average mark of at least 65% and a minimum mark of 65% in EDF5613 Research approaches in education and EDF5614 Research project in education, you may apply for admission to D7001 Master of Philosophy. 

For electives in graduate coursework programs, see the faculty’s list of approved level 5 units.

Designed to advance your educational knowledge and expertise to enable local and global educational change, the Master of Education provides you with the opportunity to engage with critical disciplinary issues and contemporary debates to develop the capacity to have impact. Selecting from a choice of specialisations and unique pathways that will suit educators from a range of sectors including early childhood, schools, higher education, workplaces and the community, you will have the opportunity to tailor your learning experience to best facilitate your learning objectives and needs.  

Intended to cultivate critical thinking, analytical and creative problem-solving capabilities, you will learn in a supportive environment where you will work with your peers and leading experts in education. In this context, you will be challenged to apply your new knowledge and skills to real world problems. By selecting a pre-defined specialisation in early childhood education, digital learning, general education studies, inclusive and special education, STEM education^, social justice^ or mathematics leadership*, you will focus on the concepts, issues and learnings particular to that specialisation. While the general education specialisation will provide you with an opportunity to engage with a range of contemporary educational areas.

The course is mindful of the busy professional lives and diverse needs and expertise of our learners. Consequently, you will have access to a range of flexibly taught units, while undertaking the course either full-time or part-time.

This course also offers the opportunity to expand your learning into a higher degree by research.

Note: This course does not provide a recognised initial teaching qualification. If you are seeking an initial teaching qualification, you should refer to the information on the Faculty of Education's Master of Teaching course.

^The STEM education and Social justice specialisations are not available in 2026. 

*The Mathematics leadership specialisation is offered on a cohort basis only and is not available in 2026.