Master of Education - Trauma-Aware Education Specialisation

Kelvin Grove Campus, Kelvin Grove, Australia

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# 101-150QS Subject Rankings

18 monthsProgramme duration

37,900 AUDTuition Fee/year

02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Trauma-Aware Education major will equip you to:

develop deep understandings of the impact of complex developmental trauma on child and adolescent development and the learner's experience of education
understand the impact of complex development trauma on types or groups of learners, and what can be done to address this impact
build a toolkit of ideas, resources and capacities to support your leadership in trauma-aware education in your current or future work context
learn foundational trauma-aware education theories and research through peer collaboration to enhance educational policies and practices
explore the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on various life outcomes, examining key research from the CDC and Kaiser Permanente ACE Study
delve into the biology and neurobiology of child and adolescent development, the effects of complex trauma, and its intergenerational transmission, applying these insights to educational contexts.
learn to lead and advocate for trauma-aware practices in educational settings, aligning with systemic frameworks to improve learner outcomes and staff wellbeing, while also developing skills for designing and delivering professional learning with peers.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MEd

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The Trauma-Aware Education major will equip you to:

develop deep understandings of the impact of complex developmental trauma on child and adolescent development and the learner's experience of education
understand the impact of complex development trauma on types or groups of learners, and what can be done to address this impact
build a toolkit of ideas, resources and capacities to support your leadership in trauma-aware education in your current or future work context
learn foundational trauma-aware education theories and research through peer collaboration to enhance educational policies and practices
explore the impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) on various life outcomes, examining key research from the CDC and Kaiser Permanente ACE Study
delve into the biology and neurobiology of child and adolescent development, the effects of complex trauma, and its intergenerational transmission, applying these insights to educational contexts.
learn to lead and advocate for trauma-aware practices in educational settings, aligning with systemic frameworks to improve learner outcomes and staff wellbeing, while also developing skills for designing and delivering professional learning with peers.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

176+

IELTS

6.5+

PTE Academic

58+

TOEFL

79+

1.5-year program

You must have a recognised completed bachelor degree (or higher qualification) in any discipline.

1-year program

You must have one of the following recognised completed:

bachelor honours degree in teaching or education; or
bachelor degree in any discipline plus graduate certificate in teaching or education; or
graduate diploma (or higher qualification) in teaching or education; or
bachelor degree in teaching or education followed by at least two years full-time (or equivalent) professional work experience involving learning, training, teaching or tutoring, or in an educational setting, Education department or related statutory authority.

If applying on the basis of work experience you must submit a detailed CV, position details, and employment statements. All work experience must be after completion of your degree studies.

Application Deadline

02 Feb 2026

Program Duration

1.5 Years

Starting Month(s)

Feb

Starting Month(s)

Jul

Tuition fees

Domestic

Starts from

4,700 AUD

International

Starts from

37,900 AUD

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