No, the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) is designed for professionals from diverse industries whose roles involve supporting others’ learning and leading change at work. This includes sectors such as education, health, corporate, non-government, public sector, and community settings. Applicants need two years of relevant work experience in addition to an academic qualification. If you lack an academic qualification, you might consider the Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning and Leadership) as a pathway.

Applicants of the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) may be eligible for RPL for up to 24 credit points (four subjects). You will need to complete a UTS RPL application to see if you’re eligible. For more information, please download a course guide or speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor.

Applicants to the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) may be eligible for 24 credit points (four subjects) of recognition of prior learning if they are registered with an Australian teacher education accreditation regulatory authority. In NSW, NESA is the regulatory authority and other states and territories have their own bodies. Evidence of registration with an Australian teacher education regulatory authority must be provided in the applicant's CV. This RPL comprises 014222 Designing Innovative Learning, 014226 Leading Innovative Practices and 12 credit points (two subjects) of electives.

No, the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) is not a teaching qualification and does not lead to teacher registration. This course is designed for professionals in various contexts, such as education, health, corporate, public sector and community settings, who are focused on learning, leadership and workplace change.   

Yes, you can take study periods off while studying the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership). After completing at least one study period, you can apply for Leave of Absence (LOA) through the My Student Admin Portal.

A Master of Education can be a coursework or research-based master's degree, often with specialisations such as TESOL, Special Education and Digital Technology.

A Master of Teaching is for pre-service teachers who are eligible for admission to the master's and have an interest in becoming a primary, secondary or early childhood teacher for the first time.

Our Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) course is for both existing teachers within the school system who want to develop skills in leadership and innovative styles of learning, and for professionals from other industries who have an interest in education and training in their area of expertise.

While there are no work placements associated with the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership), students benefit from drawing on their workplace setting and career goals throughout the course. Students can customise their learning and assessment tasks to their workplace setting, culminating in a curated e-portfolio to showcase their skills and accomplishments. Group assignments are not mandatory but collaboration in online forums is strongly encouraged.

Graduates consistently highlight five key aspects:

Flexibility and online delivery

“The flexibility to be able to do it any time, anywhere just made completing the Master’s so much easier.” (Bianca New, Head of People Culture and Partnerships, 5–12 Girls School)

Supportive learning experience

“To have that support and then the academia support, it was just so beneficial to get me through the course.” (Rhonda Thompson, Curriculum & Instructional Leader, Primary School)

Connection between theory and practice

“I really enjoyed the opportunity to connect what I was learning, all of the theory, to my professional world. I wasn’t learning theory for theory’s sake, and I gained so much from that opportunity.” (Sonia De Freitas, Head of Education & Communities, Sydney Symphony)

Ability to customise study

“I absolutely loved this element of the course where you could customise your assessments to your personal context. I think I grew and challenged myself the most in these types of components.” (Kim Maksimovic, Director Futures and Partnerships, K–12 Girls School)

Diverse cohort and professional networking

“If you are a little bit brave and connect with people through the Zoom meetings and discussion boards, you will develop this huge community of practice that will be invaluable through the degree and afterwards.” (Lauren Scott, Learning & Development Consultant)

For more graduate stories and insights, see here: Spotlight on Success: Meet our Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) Graduates

No, the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) does not offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSPs). It is a domestic fee-paying program. However, you may be eligible for FEE-HELP to assist with tuition costs.

Assignments in the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) are designed to link cutting-edge research and concepts to issues of relevance in your workplace. They encourage you to reflect on your professional context, articulate your career goals, and align these with course and subject learning outcomes.  

Depending on the subject, assignments may include interviews with key leaders, blogs, digital artefacts, observations, evaluation and research proposals, presentations, capstone projects, and a course capability statement/portfolio. There are no exams or mandatory group assignments. 

Online learning for the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) is designed for professionals, offering:

• Tools to enhance workplace learning strategies and training development

• Flexible modules designed to fit around your schedule

• Interactive forums for peer collaboration.

Here’s a video example showcasing key features of our online learning platform, including tools designed to enhance your study experience.

For practical tips on balancing your studies with work and life, click here to learn how to achieve your goals. Remember, our team is just an email or call away to support you every step of the way