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Master of Education (MEd)

Qualification

Master of Education

Do you want to be a successful leader in the education sector? The Master of Education (MEd) course is designed for educators who want to advance their careers into leadership positions. The course is ideal for those who want to pursue a career as an administrator, teacher, educational leader, etc. in a school, district, or another educational setting. With a Master of Education degree, you will gain the expertise, knowledge, and abilities needed to improve your leadership, administrative, and teaching skills in the field of education.

Key Information

Duration and course structure

6 trimesters (2 years)

Coursework, 36 credits

Intake dates

September and January*

*The Master of Education (International Education) is available only for
January and September intakes.

Mode of delivery

On campus

Online

Mixed-Mode

Fees*

Tuition Fee for the Entire Course (AED):

75,000

Tution fees are inclusive of VAT.

*Note: Tuition fees exclude the cost of course study materials.

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About our Master of Education degree

Education in Dubai is a vital part of the city’s culture, with numerous universities and schools contributing to its reputation as a hub for academic excellence — including Murdoch University Dubai.

Education is a dynamic field where every day brings new challenges. Pursuing a Master of Education (MEd) in Dubai prepares you to meet these challenges with confidence. The program equips you with the knowledge and skills to develop innovative curricula, establish effective teaching strategies, and implement best practices across your school or organisation.

Our Master of Education is designed to provide you with the tools to become a successful, forward-thinking educator. You’ll have the opportunity to refine your teaching style, strengthen your leadership capabilities, and gain the confidence to advance your career in education.

Whether you already work in the education sector or are looking to expand your expertise, the MEd in Dubai supports your professional growth. It helps you build on your existing skills. You’ll learn to lead complex educational initiatives and manage impactful projects within diverse learning environments.

The MEd is offered in online, on-campus, and mixed-mode delivery options, allowing students like you to choose the mode of study that best fits their needs. This flexibility enables working professionals to complete their MEd while continuing to work full-time.

What you’ll learn

  • A Master in Education will help you explore how educational theory and professional teaching practice interconnect.
  • Organise and carry out research projects in various contexts.
  • Plan and implement educational projects and initiatives, and examine their outcomes.
  • Have a deeper understanding of educational research methods and principles.

Focus areas of Master of Education

Students can tailor their Master of Education degree by concentrating on either Instructional Leadership or International Education. Each major consists of 3 units (12 credit points) and is meant to help you specialise in your chosen area.

Instructional Leadership

The Graduate major in Instructional Leadership examines theories of instruction, educational change and leadership and considers the practical application of research from these areas in the complex and dynamic world of education. Students will explore a diverse range of instructional methods, their correct application and the research which supports their use. In addition, students will examine approaches to leadership and educational change, processes for initiating, implementing and sustaining change, the role of professional learning, coaching and conferencing in supporting instructional change, leading with emotional intelligence, change agent and leadership styles.

The course has a strong emphasis on practice. Students will be required to critically analyse and reflect on the theories, principles and research presented in the course and assessments will provide supported opportunities for these to be applied in their current or intended future practice.

International Education

This major introduces the history and development of International Education as a field of study. It explores the conceptualisation of international mindedness and the trend to internationalise curriculum. It examines and critiques a range of international curriculum models and practices, and introduces the essential elements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) suite of programmes: Primary Years Programme, Middle Years Programme, and Diploma Programme.

The major in International Education in Graduate Certificate in Education and Master of Education has been authorised by the International Baccalaureate (IB). If taking this option, on completion, students will be eligible to receive an IB Certificate in Teaching and Learning or IB Advanced Certificate in Teaching and Learning Research.

Course structure – 36 credit points

Core structure

M1313 – Master of Education

Course Core 24 cp

  • EDU610 | 6 cp | Introduction to Research for Educators
  • EDN658 | 6 cp | Workplace Policy and Practice
  • EDN678 | 6 cp | Pathways to Understanding Education
  • EDU660 | 6 cp | Education Project

Major Option 12 cp

Select a major option of either MJ-IL – Instructional Leadership or MJ-IE – International Education.

MJ-IL – Instructional Leadership

  •  EDN541 | 3 cp | Practical Methods of Instruction
  • EDN505 | 3 cp | Leading Educational Change
  • EDN517 | 6 cp | Learning: Multiple Perspectives, Policies and Practices

MJ-IE – International Education

  • EDN519 | 3 cp | International Education: Issues and Practices
  • EDU616 | 3 cp | Teaching, Learning and Working in Culturally Diverse  Environments
  •  EDN517 | 6 cp | Learning: Multiple Perspectives, Policies and Practices

Academic entry requirements

Students must meet the minimum academic qualifications required for admission to this course.

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English language entry requirements

Students must be able to demonstrate English language proficiency before being admitted to this course.

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Faculty Profile – Master of Education (MEd)

Discipline Lead – Faiza Qureshi

Faiza Qureshi is the Discipline Lead for the Master of Education portfolio at Murdoch University Dubai and has previously also served as Discipline Lead for the Foundation program from 2019 to 2025. She also chairs the Learning and Teaching Committee, which includes chairing Murdoch University Dubai’s annual Learning and Teaching Conference. She lectures full-time in the Master of Education and Graduate Certificate in Education programs, with a teaching portfolio that includes education policy analysis, pedagogy in culturally diverse contexts, teaching methodologies, and research in education. She also serves as the Discipline Lead for the key TLC101 (Communication Skills for Undergraduate Study) unit, overseeing its delivery for all Diploma students.

In addition to her academic responsibilities, she serves as an Associate Editor of the Journal of Applied Learning and Teaching and is a member of a number of higher education academic boards. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education at Murdoch University (Australia) and holds a Master of Education from Murdoch University (Dubai), a Diploma in English from the University of London (UK), and the ICELT qualification from Cambridge (UK). She is also a Senior Fellow (SFHEA) and Associate Fellow (AFHEA) of Advance HE (UK).

With more than 15 years of experience across the education sector in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan, she has held senior leadership and academic positions in both school and higher education sectors. She is actively engaged in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) and educational research, with a particular focus on transnational education, and contributes regularly to peer-reviewed journals. She has also served on the editorial board of an ELT journal, co-authored an ESL textbook, and published creative works of fiction. In addition, she has previously served as Vice Principal of a school and continues to contribute to educational development through her membership on school stakeholder committees.

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