Sydney Macquarie University MQ: Master of Education Upgrade Update (

Below is about Macquarie UniversityMaster of EducationKey information summary on course upgrade, for reference:

Master of Education (2026 intake)

Start time: February/July

Tuition: AUD 39,300

Scholarship: AUD 5,000

IELTS requirement: 6.5 (6)

Specialization branches: Early childhood / Education leadership / Inclusive education / Indigenous education

Academic system advantage: The course is1-year system, with a compact and efficient study cycle.

Admission standard adjustment (broad background): The original 2-year work experience requirement for the 1-year course has been canceled.

Latest admission requirements are as follows: meet two out of the following three items:

1) Relevant professional background

including: adult education, cultural studies, early childhood studies, education, history, philosophy, psychology, social sciences, sociology, teaching, speech and language pathology, social work, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), language and literature, arts, law, etc.

2)Achieve a score of 72 points (or equivalent standard)

3) 2 years of relevant field work experience

Integration and enrichment of professional directions: Original Master of Early Childhood, Master of Inclusive and Special Education, etc., have been integrated into specializations under the Master of Education, allowing students to choose specific areas based on interest, balancing breadth of content and depth of specialization.

Retain original advantages: The course continues to focus on cultivating core competencies such as educational leadership, maintaining the original professional characteristics.

This upgrade, while maintaining course quality, further optimizes admission flexibility and enriches learning direction choices, providing students with more diversified paths.