
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.
| Intake | Campus | Starts | Applications close | Tuition | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 · Trimester 3 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $52,700per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 2 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $52,700per year | International students |
| 2027 · Semester 1 | Camperdown/Darlington Campus | — | — | $52,700per year | International students |
Where it is taught
Camperdown/Darlington Campus
PrimaryNSW
References
Official course page, institution website and the sources behind this profile.
- Master of Education (Research)sydney.edu.au
- The University of Sydneysydney.edu.au
- CRICOS provider recordOfficial source
- Sydney Conservatorium Advanced Diploma of Opera handbookOfficial source
- University of Sydney Study Abroad inbound guideOfficial source
- University of Sydney per-course coredata and explorer JSONOfficial source
- International Admission Guide 2027Official source
- Coursework Policy 2021Official source
- University of Sydney Honours eligibilityOfficial source
- University of Sydney English language requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney preparation and direct-entry programsOfficial source
- University of Sydney international undergraduate academic requirementsOfficial source
- University of Sydney postgraduate research admissionOfficial source
- Taylors College Sydney entry requirementsOfficial source
- QS World University Rankings 2027Official source

