Charles Darwin University
0.5 years full-time, 1 year part-time
A postgraduate specialist education program offering six contemporary streams for teachers, practitioners, and education leaders seeking advanced professional development in areas like digital learning, inclusive education, indigenous knowledges, international education, educational leadership, or TESOL.
Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma, master's degree or equivalent international qualification. Alternatively, applicants without education qualifications but with at least five years of relevant professional experience in education settings, learning design, or digital technology training may be considered on a case-by-case basis and must provide a curriculum vitae. All applicants must meet standard English language proficiency requirements for higher education at CDU, with options including previous study in English, completion of approved English tests (IELTS 6.0+, TOEFL 60+, PTE 50+, or CAE 169+), or employment pathway evidence.
The course comprises 40 credit points of specialist elective units selected from one specialisation stream. Digital Learning Futures covers video games, cyber security, digital paradigms, mobile devices, digital technologies, digital cultures, data literacy and AI in education. Inclusive Education focuses on inclusive policies and practice, positive behaviour promotion, special education, language and literacy, and building relationships in indigenous contexts. Indigenous Knowledges Education explores First Nations knowledges and epistemologies, challenging educational paradigms, indigenous research methodologies, neocolonialism, and First Nations policy agendas. International Education examines contemporary education issues, research methodologies, philosophies and ethics, assessment and quality assurance, and leadership in education. Managing and Leading Education covers leadership in education, challenging paradigms, executive leadership, business analytics, entrepreneurship, and human resources. TESOL encompasses language meaning and learning, applied language teaching methodologies, language acquisition, and language testing and evaluation.
Charles Darwin University is ranked #2 in Australia for postgraduate employment outcomes (Good Universities Guide 2024) and offers a people-first approach with flexible study options including online, on-campus, part-time and full-time delivery. CDU provides unique opportunities for regional and remote placements, supportive learning environments that balance study with work and family commitments, and experienced academic staff dedicated to developing competent education professionals. The university's focus on practical application and contemporary educational approaches ensures graduates are equipped with current knowledge and skills valued in the education sector.
Graduates of this program may pursue careers as education policymakers, practitioners, school teachers, and principals in Australia and internationally. The specialist streams prepare graduates for leadership roles in digital transformation of education, inclusive and special education services, indigenous education initiatives, international education programs, educational management and leadership positions, and English language teaching roles. The advanced knowledge and skills developed enable graduates to influence educational policy, lead organisational change, and contribute to improved educational outcomes in diverse contexts.
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