Choose a course that will get you work ready
Advance your career in education. Build on your current knowledge and develop an advanced pedagogical toolkit under the guidance of world-leading academic staff. You'll graduate with an internationally-recognised qualification, with a comprehensive knowledge of how to manage and address contemporary education issues, and a newfound confidence to inspire, educate and empower future generations.
Postgraduate
Postgraduate (further study)
A postgraduate qualification can be undertaken by students who have already completed an undergraduate degree or possess significant, demonstrable work experience. Postgraduate courses include graduate certificates, graduate diplomas, masters and PhDs, as well as specialist programs for industry professionals.
Research
Higher Degrees by Research (supervised research)
Research degrees are research based master’s or PhD programs that focus on a single area of expertise. They provide students the opportunity to carry out highly specialised research under expert supervision.
Career opportunities
A course in education can lead you to a career in:
- school principal
- head of education
- educational consultant
- government education advisor
- specialist inclusive education teacher
- community education centres
- early childhood education
- government departments
- hospitals
- primary schools
- private academies and agencies
- private colleges
- secondary schools
- sports, recreation and fitness industries
- TAFE, Vocational Education and Training (VET)
- universities.
#2 in Australia for education and educational research
Deakin is ranked #2 in Australia and #11 globally for education and educational research by U.S. News and World Report, a global authority in education rankings. You can be assured that what you learn at Deakin is relevant to the sector and your career.
I was interested in postgraduate study as I have a strong desire to upskill and expand my knowledge, in order to improve as an educator.
Hayley Dwyer
Master of Specialist Inclusive Education
Discover the education and teaching course for you
Our education and teaching course finder tool makes it easy for you to find the right course. By answering just a few questions, the tool will provide you with the best options to match your career goals and interests.
Learn from the experts
At Deakin, you'll learn from experts in the industry who are highly experienced, engaged in contemporary research and working to improve the quality of learning to make a positive impact on education in Australia and around the world.
Study online at the #1 Victorian uni for graduate employment
Deakin’s progressive online degrees are designed to fit your lifestyle and career goals so you can study anytime, anywhere. Join more than 78,000 online students who have already graduated from Deakin.
Research with us
Research at Deakin is making a difference, working to improve the field of education for future generations. You could be a part of it by completing a higher degree by research in our School of Education. We have partnerships to help you develop innovative research. With links to schools, professional associations and government departments, we’ll help bring your ideas to life.
Professional Learning Education Hub
The Professional Learning Education Hub: PLEdHub@Deakin offers unique professional learning opportunities for educators and teachers. Through our online and face-to-face workshops, seminars, short courses and online communities you'll gain access to Deakin’s teaching and learning experts, and internationally and nationally recognised education researchers.
Rankings and footnotes
Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our University rankings page.
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