Master of Education and Theology
Students
Available to
- Domestic
- Offshore
Duration
- Full-time: 1.5 year
- Part-time: 4.5 years
Modes
- Classroom
- Mixed
- Online
Units
9 units
Intake
- February
- July
AQF 09
CRICOS
N/A
The Master of Education and Theology (MEdTheol) offers teachers an opportunity to complement and extend their previous learning in education and religious education. The course consists of a combination of required and elective units, with a high degree of flexibility in the choice of units.
The units for this course are offered by both Catholic Theological College and Yarra Theological Union.
Course learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Education and Theology:
- demonstrate advanced and integrated knowledge of educational and theological concepts which underpin the practice and mission of faith-based learning contexts
- critically analyse professional practice in faith-based learning contexts, informed by education and theological theory
- integrate insights from the dialogue between education and theology to generate and evaluate complex concepts in professional practice and further learning
- research and apply established theories to investigate, interpret and justify theoretical propositions and professional decisions in faith-based learning contexts.
Course structure
The Master of Education and Theology consists of 216 points.
| Course content | Points |
|---|---|
| DR9663Y Leadership for Mission in a Catholic School | 24 |
| Biblical Studies or Systematic Theology units | 24 |
| Education Studies or Religious Education units | 24 |
| Education Studies, or Religious Education or Systematic Theology units | 24 |
| Either: A capstone unit: XS9907C Masters Capstone Unit: Enhancing Teacher Professional Learning for Religious Education or RQ9748M Minor Thesis, on a related theme, as approved by Postgraduate Coordinator | 24 or 48 |
| Further units in any discipline | 72 or 96 |
| Course rules and restrictions A least 96 points of postgraduate elective units are included. |
Admission criteria
Applicants must have:
- an undergraduate degree
- have obtained a qualification recognised for teacher registration in Australia
- have two years of full-time teaching experience or part-time equivalent
Tuition fees
Fees are subject to change from year to year. For more information, please visit our fees page.
2026
$3,384 per 24-point unit.
2025
$3,268 per 24-point unit.
Credit
Credit of up to 108 points may be granted towards this award. Credit is granted in accordance with the Credit Policy.
| Prior qualification or training | Maximum credit | Specific application |
| Graduate Certificate in Leadership (Leadership in Christian Education Program) | 72 points | |
| Graduate Certificate in Teaching Religious Education | 72 points | Or equivalent Graduate Certificate that satisfies requirements of an educational authority to teach religious education. |
| Graduate Diploma in Education | 72 points | |
| Undergraduate teaching qualification | 72 points | Of at least four years full-time duration or part-time equivalent. |
| Certificate of Religious Education of the Catholic Diocese of Sale | 48 points | 24 points Postgraduate Foundational towards Religious Education 24 points Postgraduate Foundational towards Mission and Ministry |
Additional information
Accreditation and sponsorship
- The MEdTheol is a recognised course for sponsored study by Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools, Catholic Education Office Sale, and Catholic Education Office Sandhurst.
- Other teachers should contact their local Catholic Education Office.