Master of Education (Leadership in Aboriginal Education)
University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
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University of Sydney · Sydney, Australia
Master of Education (Leadership in Aboriginal Education)
Postgraduate · Social
About this programme
Developed in consultation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders' communities, learn how to identify and disrupt deficit discourses about Aboriginal peoples, cultures and histories by creating deep and real world cultural understandings through your students. The degree is ideal for teachers with a lifelong commitment to social justice, equity, and culturally responsive approaches to curriculum, pedagogy, leadership and research. Suited to teachers wanting to improve educational outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students.
- Level
- Postgraduate
- Field
- Social
- Duration
- 18 months
- Study mode
- Full-time, Part-time
Visa
- Visa required
- Student visa (subclass 500)
- Application fee
- AUD 2,500
- Proof of funds
- AUD 29,710/yr (12-month living cost)
Standard figures for this route. Some applicants pay a reduced fee or none at all — confirm your own case on the official visa page.
Scholarships available (14)
- Australia Awards ScholarshipsFully funded · Annual: varies by country (typically February-April)
- Australian Research Training Program (RTP)Fully funded · Deadline October each year (varies by university)
- China Scholarship Council Postgraduate Research Visiting ScholarshipFully funded
- Sydney Scholars India Equity ScholarshipFully funded
- Walter Mersh Strong Scholarship for Papua New GuineaFully funded
- Marion Macaulay Bequest Master of EducationPartial funding · Applications close 12 August 2026
- Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships SchemePartial funding
- Destination Australia ScholarshipsPartial funding · Varies by institution