Learning & Technology - For Professionals

The Professional Stream of the Master of Learning Science & Technology program provides professionally relevant, research-informed courses at an advanced level for people who are currently working, or wish to work, in the field of e-learning. The program offers a Masters, Graduate Diploma and Graduate Certificate in Learning Science & Technology.

Participants are encouraged to incorporate their professional experiences into their studies and, in turn, enrich their workplaces through newly acquired expertise. Students solve real-world problems in the context of professional case studies and gain hands-on experience with a wide variety of technologies, including web-based collaboration, games and simulations, podcasts, XML, IMS and learning informatics.

As a professional eLearning Master's degree from Australia's first university, the Master of Learning Science & Technology doesn't just teach the basics. Taught by international experts in the learning sciences, it provides unparalleled insight, tools and research-based strategies that allow its graduates to confidently take on roles of leadership and expertise in the industries of eLearning and digital education.

This unique qualification has acted as a stepping stone to success, promotion and new career directions for many of our graduates. See our graduate profiles to find out more.

Course structure

Professional-stream master's candidates must complete eight units of study, comprising all of the following:

• the four core units of study (listed below)
• one of the elective units of study
• Evaluating Learning Technology Innovation(EDPC5012)
• Special Project 1 (EDPZ6730)
• Special Project 2 (EDPZ6731).

Core units of study

• Foundations of Learning Sciences (EDPC5021)
• Design for Learning (EDPC5022)
• Innovations in Learning Technology & Practice (EDPC5023)
• Systems, Change and Learning (EDPC5024)

See a full list of electives at the university's course database.

Find out more...

Find out about this program's learning environment, teaching staff, career opportunities, timetables, fees & how to apply, or see a list of frequently asked questions.

You can also ask a question about this program via the Sydney Student enquiry form or contact the Helpline on 1300 899 006.