The University of Sydney

Master of Education (Research)

Education

The Master of Education (Research) offers advanced training in education research and a pathway to doctoral study. It’s ideal for those seeking a shorter research degree than a PhD or a course with less coursework than the Master of Education (coursework) program. The Master of Education (Research) is for students aiming to advance their education research skills, this course is suitable for those interested in research-based careers or pursuing doctoral studies, offering flexibility with some coursework.

Official
Duration
2 years
Qualification
Masters by Research
AQF 9
Campus
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
NSW
Course code
CRICOS 105726M
Program CRICOS-054928E
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Course overview

The Master of Education (Research) offers advanced training in education research and a pathway to doctoral study. It’s ideal for those seeking a shorter research degree than a PhD or a course with less coursework than the Master of Education (coursework) program. The Master of Education (Research) is for students aiming to advance their education research skills, this course is suitable for those interested in research-based careers or pursuing doctoral studies, offering flexibility with some coursework.

Entry requirements

Requirements are recorded per intake year and per audience. Meeting them does not guarantee an offer.

All candidates are required to have achieved a grade point average of 70% in their final year of university study prior to admission into the Master of Education (Research) degree. Candidates need to submit a research proposal (500-1000 words) addressing criteria specified by the faculty, and have one of the following qualifications: - a Bachelor degree in an appropriate area of study and a Bachelor of Teaching/Master of Teaching degree or equivalent, or - a Bachelor degree plus a one-year Diploma of Education in an appropriate area of study, or - a four year Bachelor of Education degree or Bachelors degree deemed by the faculty to be equivalent and of a standard acceptable to the faculty. Planning reference: missing 2027 requirements use the latest published requirements from 2026; newer explicit 2027 requirements take precedence.

English language

Band minimums apply in addition to the overall score.

  • TOEFL iBTOverall 85L 17 · R 17 · W 19 · S 17
  • IELTS AcademicOverall 6.5L 6 · R 6 · W 6 · S 6
  • PTE AcademicOverall 64L 60 · R 60 · W 60 · S 60

Additional requirements

  • Academic entry requirement

    All candidates are required to have achieved a grade point average of 70% in their final year of university study prior to admission into the Master of Education (Research) degree. Candidates need to submit a research proposal (500-1000 words) addressing criteria specified by the faculty, and have one of the following qualifications: - a Bachelor degree in an appropriate area of study and a Bachelor of Teaching/Master of Teaching degree or equivalent, or - a Bachelor degree plus a one-year Diploma of Education in an appropriate area of study, or - a four year Bachelor of Education degree or Bachelors degree deemed by the faculty to be equivalent and of a standard acceptable to the faculty.

  • Additional entry requirement

    Relevant research preparation and academic record; research proposal and supervisor requirements where applicable; faculty-specific criteria; English proficiency.

Intakes and tuition

Tuition is recorded per intake with the institution's own basis. Superseded rows are kept so fee changes stay visible.

IntakeCampusStartsApplications closeTuitionFor
2027 · Trimester 3Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$52,700per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 2Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$52,700per yearInternational students
2027 · Semester 1Camperdown/Darlington Campus——$52,700per yearInternational students

Where it is taught

  • Camperdown/Darlington Campus

    Primary

    NSW

References

Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.

  1. Master of Education (Research)sydney.edu.au
  2. The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
  3. CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
  4. Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
  5. University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
  6. University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
  7. International Admission Guide 2027Official source
  8. Coursework Policy 2021Official source
  9. University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
  10. University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
  11. University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
  12. University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
  13. University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
  14. Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
  15. QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

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Master of Education (Research) at The University of Sydney: Fees & Entry Requirements