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MASTER OF CONTEMPORARY EDUCATION

Become the change your learners need.

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Course duration

Research Masters

Flexible study

Scholarships

Lead educational innovation

Create meaningful change

Future-focused learning

This course is ideal for:

COURSE DETAILS

How this Master’s programme works

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

What you need to apply

HOW TO APPLY

Application and admissions

FEES & START DATES

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Domestic Student Fees:
International Student Fees:
Available course start dates and session times:
  • 13 Jul 2026 - Part 2(Domestic only)
  • 31 Aug 2026 - Part 1
  • 19 Apr 2027 - Full Time(International only)
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MEET THE TEAM

Your course facilitators

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Dr. Herbert ThomasProgramme Lead - Master of Contemporary Education
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Dr. David ParsonsResearch Director
Jill Farquharson - Postgraduate Director - Master of Contemporary Education
Jill FarquharsonPostgraduate Director - Master of Contemporary Education
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Milla InkiläPostgraduate Director - Digital & Collaborative Learning
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Dorcas KayesPostgraduate Director - MCE
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Dawn LawrencePostgraduate Director - Master of Contemporary Education
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Anna JohnstonePostgraduate Director - MCE
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Yuka GrayProgramme Manager

TESTIMONIALS

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