
CQUniversity's Master of Educational Neuroscience is ideal if you are a teacher, trainer, psychologist or social worker wanting to gain an advanced level of knowledge in educational neuroscience to enhance your professional practice. Through this fully online and flexible course, you will develop an informed and contemporary understanding of the brain to maximise learning and wellness in brain-friendly ways.
Ideal for those who are involved in education, whether as a teacher, an academic, a psychologist or a social worker – convert your interest in cutting-edge neuroscientific evidence to immediately inform and improve practice in brain-friendly ways.
Throughout your studies, you will discover the importance of neuroscience in education and develop contemporary insights into the brain that will enhance your ability to optimise student learning experiences that will improve both their achievements and wellness – and yours.
You will learn about the brain’s neuroplasticity and how to use that to improve learning and memory through brain-friendly strategies and neuroeducation. Using a growth mindset, you will learn about neuromyths, neuro leadership strategies to lead teams, and research in educational neuroscience, which will greatly enhance your professional practice. Educational Neuroscience is fundamental in our new and emerging landscape in education requiring brain-based strategies that really work.
As you study this course, you will also be able to immediately apply what you have learned to your workplace, making it an excellent option for professional development with both short and long-term outcomes for learners.
In addition, this course is offered by flexible online delivery, where you set your own pace and units designed to be broken into smaller professional development modules of 10 to 50 hours each, so you'll find that this course truly fits around your life.
The flexible course structure allows you to commence in the Graduate Certificate of Educational Neuroscience and pathway into the masters course with credit for four units.
Discover more about your self-paced online educational neuroscience degree, including industry relevant skills and the option to start anytime. Click 'Explore Study Experience' for more information.

There's been a lot of things that I've learned that I feel like I have learned from my professional experience and now I have the research to support it and back it.
Belinda Connolly
Master of Educational Neuroscience
Graduates of the Master of Educational Neuroscience have highly specialised knowledge and skills in educational neuroscience that they can apply in their professional practice. Graduates have an understanding of contemporary research and practice that they may use to maximise learning and wellness for the learners with whom they work, as well as for themselves and colleagues. In some instances, graduates wish to use the Master of Educational Neuroscience as evidence for continuing professional development requirements and/or advancement in their field. Graduates may also seek employment in a related work area where their educational expertise may be used more fully to meet career aspirations.
This course is offered fully online in hyperflexible format, meaning you can apply to start anytime.
Designed for maximum flexibility, this course is entirely self-paced and 100% online. Access your course content on any device, anytime.
You must complete seven units (48 credits):
The units you'll study are listed below. Click on a unit to learn more.
If you have completed prior study relevant to units within this course, you may be eligible for credit for your past studies.
For your application to be considered, you must meet the following entry requirements.
While not needed to apply, you'll need to meet the following requirements throughout your studies.
The Indicative First-Year Fee is the approximate cost of enrolling in this course with a Full Fee Paying (FFP) Place and should be used as a guide only. Your actual fees may vary depending on the units you select to study and the number of units you complete in the 12 month period. Check the Cost per Unit spreadsheet available on our Understanding Course Fees webpage.
Fees are reviewed each year and are subject to change. Fee estimates for the following year are expected to be available in September each year.
You may be eligible for FEE-HELP, an Australian Government loan scheme that helps eligible students pay their tuition fees. Provided you meet the FEE-HELP eligibility criteria, you can choose to use FEE-HELP to cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Learn more about paying for university or view the FEE-HELP information booklet on the Australian Government’s Study Assist website.
There may be additional costs as part of your studies, such as technology expenses. Learn more about other study costs.
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