Why study the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) with UTS Online
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Who should study this course?
The Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) is designed for professionals who want to progress their career and develop adaptable skills to lead innovative learning within their professional setting.
Students of this course may have an education or teaching background, working in roles such as:
- Learning and development professional
- Nurse educator
- School teacher
- VET professional
- Higher Education professional
See Entry requirements under course information for more eligibility information.
What you will study
The Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) comprises 12 online subjects (72 credit points in total) - nine core subjects and three electives.
Applicants with teacher education qualifications may be eligible to gain credit for four subjects (24 credit points). Refer to the Recognition of Prior Learning section for further information.
- Learning and its Trajectories
- Designing Innovative Learning
- Leading Learning
- Learning in the Digital Age
- Professional Learning and Practice
- Leading Innovative Practices
- Evaluating Learning and Innovation
- Research Practices
- Investigating Learning and Innovation Project
- Strategic Learning in Workplaces
- Mentoring in the Workplace
- Data Ethics and Regulation
- Policy, Power and Politics in Health Care
Upcoming study periods
UTS Online courses have six intakes per year. The diagram below shows all upcoming
intakes, with the next intake highlighted in blue.
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Course information
Recognition of Prior Learning
Master of Education (Learning and Leadership) - with 24 credit points of RPL
Applicants may be granted RPL for up to 24 credit points (four subjects) if they hold:
- a bachelor's degree and a postgraduate teacher education qualification including professional experience; or
- a four-year pre-service teacher education qualification including professional experience.
The teacher education qualifications must be accredited by Australian teacher education regulatory authorities. In NSW, NESA is the regulatory authority and relevant degrees are listed at NESA. In other states and territories, similar authorities provide lists of accredited four-year degrees or postgraduate teaching qualifications.
Recognition of prior learning for these applicants is granted for all of the following:
- 12 credit points (two subjects) of electives
- 014222 Designing Innovative Learning
- 014226 Leading Innovative Practices
Other potential RPL
Applicants may be eligible for 12 credit points (two elective subjects) of RPL if they:
- hold an adult education degree (e.g. TAFE/VET teachers, VET managers, learning and development professionals, health educators); and
- hold a bachelor’s degree in the field of adult education; and
- demonstrate four years of full-time relevant work experience.
Other RPL is assessed on a case-by-case basis and in line with the UTS Admissions and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy.
To see if you’re eligible to receive RPL, speak with a Student Enrolment Advisor today.
Description of the Course
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All applicants are required to meet the University’s English language requirements:
- Academic IELTS: 6.5 overall with a writing score of 6.0; or TOEFL: paper based: 550-583 overall with TWE of 4.5, Internet based: 79-93 overall with a writing score of 21; or AE5: Pass; or PTE: 58-64; or CAE: 176-184.
Additional requirements
In addition to any documents required to meet the English language requirements mentioned above, applicants will need to provide their CV and evidence of related work experience, which can include a statement of service, business registration letter, letter from an accountant, or statutory declaration.
To gain entry into the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership), applicants must have completed a UTS-recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate studies.
For applicants with an academic qualification, the qualification must be in any ASCED Field of Education group (01 to 10) and the applicants must have a minimum of two years' related professional work experience in the following ANZSCO groups - 01 Managers, 02 Professional, 03 Technicians and Trades Workers, 04 Community and Personal Service Workers, 05 Clerical and Administrative Workers, and 06 Sales Workers.
Related work experience is assessed according to the response provided by applicants in the employment question on their application and CV.
Applicants who do not satisfy these requirements may still be considered for admission via the assessment of a CV and personal statement which outlines the applicant's interest in, and understanding of, the course.
Note: Applicants who do not meet the entry requirements for the Masters may use the successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education (Learning and Leadership) or the Graduate Certificate in Professional and Organisational Learning as a pathway, provided they meet the specific entry requirements.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee an offer of a place.
To assist with all or some of your tuition fees, FEE-HELP is available for eligible students. This government-supported loan scheme is designed to help eligible full-fee paying students pay their tuition fees.
To check your eligibility, feel free to speak with an Enrolment Advisor today.
Unsure about your situation?
One of our Student Enrolment Advisors can assist you with more information, including alternative pathways.
Career Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Master of Education (Learning and Leadership), graduates will have a variety of job roles available to them. You will be well equipped to lead innovative learning across diverse environments in the context of rapidly evolving digital technologies and work practices.
The types of roles may include:
- Corporate Learning and Development
- Learning Designer/Technologist
- Training/Learning Consultant
- School Leadership/Learning and Development
- Coaching/Mentoring
- Organisational Development
- Capability Manager
- Trainer/Facilitator
- Adult Community Educator
- Leading learning in the NGO, Government or Corporate sectors
- Nursing/Allied Health Educator
- Professional Association Learning Practitioner
- VET Professional
- Higher Education Professional Officer and Educator
- Talent Development Leader
- Team Leader/Manager
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