Learning and Development (Adult and Professional Workplace Learning)

There is growing demand for educators who are able to design, implement and deliver a range of learning opportunities for adults in the workplace and the wider community. USQ’s Master of Learning & Development (Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning) provides the opportunity for you to extend your expertise in facilitated learning outside of school settings. It is ideal for professionals who work in adult and workplace learning environments.

Through this twelve unit-degree, you will explore lifelong adult career development and the changing world of work, extending your knowledge in facilitation, assessing and instructional design in traditional and new learning environments such as social networks and mobile technologies.

Program structure

Courses to be studiedUnits

Compulsory courses6

Research courses4

plus 2 x electives2

Total12

Course codeCourse name

Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning specialisation

Course codeCourse name

Compulsory courses:

EDU8701Teaching and Learning in Contemporary Contexts: Theory and Practice

EDU5221Professional Learning

EDU5713Assessment Principles and Practices

EDU5601Designing for Flexible Learning Environments

EDU8406Theories for Learning Futures

EDU8701Teaching and Learning in Contemporary Contexts: Theory and Practice

Research courses:

RES8000{0}

RES8001{0}

RES8061{0}

Electives:Select any two courses

Entry requirements

• 3-year degree from an Australian university or equivalent

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

International entry requirements

English Language Requirements

Domestic and international students from a non-English speaking background are required to satisfy English Language requirements. This program requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

• 3-year bachelor degree or equivalent

Want to improve your English level for admission?

Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.

• ✔️ Flexible study schedule
• ✔️ Experienced teachers
• ✔️ Certificate upon completion

📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.

Enroll in the course

You may be able to apply for scholarships to help with your study costs.