Master of Education (Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning) University of Southern Queensland

There is growing demand for educators who are able to design, implement and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults in the workplace and the wider community. USQ's Master of Education (Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning) provides the opportunity for you to extend your expertise in facilitated learning outside of school settings. It is ideal for professionals who work in adult and workplace learning environments.

Study flexibility

If you are not sure whether you would like to complete an entire Master's degree, apply to study USQ's Graduate Certificate of Education, Graduate Diploma of Education (Commonwealth Supported Place) or Graduate Diploma of Education (Full Fee Paying) and take the credit from your studies to the Master of Education if you decide to continue studying.

Develop research skills

A significant component of your studies will be research courses designed to expand your understanding of the role of education in society, and the challenges faced by educators in rapidly changing, multicultural communities. Choose between an Applied Research or Advanced Research project.

The Applied Research has a practical emphasis on innovative and creative approaches to solving current issues in the education environment. You can use your own experiences as a backdrop to your studies and develop a research project based on your current workplace.

The Advanced Research specialisation will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of your education interests. Using research methods, you will explore different approaches to contemporary education, and develop professional research skills essential to undertaking further learning. This specialisation offers a research-based pathway into a PhD, subject to meeting all entry requirements.

Career outcomes

The Master of Education (Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning) is ideal for education officers, development officers and workplace mentors in adult professional and workplace learning environments globally.

Entry requirements for this course

Contact University of Southern Queensland to find course entry requirements.

View foundation and pathway programmes to help you meet academic and language entry requirements.