18 monthsProgramme duration
37,900 AUDTuition Fee/year
02 Feb, 2026Application Deadline
2Scholarships
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
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.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Value
20% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Value
25% tuition fee waiver
Deadline
31 Dec 2027
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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