Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy
Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy
Summary The Master of Education can assist you in shaping school-wide programs, and leading policy and practice reforms that enhance teaching and learning in diverse educational settings. It can enable you to expand the critical-thinking capabilities you’ll need when responding to changing educational environments, as well as learn how to…
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Summary
The Master of Education can assist you in shaping school-wide programs, and leading policy and practice reforms that enhance teaching and learning in diverse educational settings. It can enable you to expand the critical-thinking capabilities you’ll need when responding to changing educational environments, as well as learn how to develop, implement and evaluate innovative evidence-based solutions. The unique Master of Public and Social Policy – with its dual focus on policy analysis and applied social research – will give you a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it. You’ll develop advanced skills in critical analysis to help you design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest, as well as the confidence to make socially informed judgements in a range of specialist policy areas.
Key features
Study a research-led, evidence-based and practice-focused degree
Enhance your professional knowledge so that you can support and mentor colleagues, and engage with stakeholders including parents. Access ongoing professional learning after you graduate
Access cutting-edge professional development through our Academy of Continuing Professional Development in Education. Study diverse disciplines
Undertake a wide range of units in areas such as human geography, politics and sociology. Engage with and undertake research addressing global challenges
Examine key contemporary societal concerns, such as sustainable communities, welfare reform, immigration, populism and inequality.
Career Outcomes
Professions
Classroom-based leadership role
Education administrator
Education policy adviser
Education researcher
Electorate officer
Human services consultant
Language and literacy specialist
Learning and teaching technology specialist
Market or social researcher
Media and communications adviser
Mentor of other teachers
Policy adviser
Policy analyst
Public servant
STEM education designer
Social and community services manager
Social or environmental consultant
Social policy researcher
Special education and inclusion specialist
Employers
Advocacy organisations
Catholic Education
Education and training sector
Education policy organisations
Government agencies and departments
Independent schools
Language and literacy learning organisations
Market research firms
NGOs
Research institutes
Special education and inclusion organisations
Think tanks and policy research institutes
Trade unions
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Ranked in the top 200 universities in the world, Macquarie University is considered one of Australia’s best universities, producing graduates that are among the most sought-after professionals in the world (ranked #1 in Sydney for graduate employment rate, QS Graduate Employability Rankings, 2022). Uniquely located in the heart of Sydney, Australia’s largest high-tech precinct, Macquarie brings together more than 45,000 students and 3000 staff in one thriving hub of discovery. Our campus spans 126 hectares, with open green space that gives our community the freedom to think and grow. We have recently invested more than one billion dollars in our facilities and infrastructure so our students and staff can thrive on a campus that is dynamic, sustainable, and built for collaboration. Students from over 120 countries are warmly welcomed into the Macquarie community and benefit from special ongoing academic, language and wellbeing support throughout their study. Macquarie has one of the most generous scholarship programs in Australia, providing many opportunities each year for international students to undertake studies here.
