Professor Ken Purnell, PhD, Head of Educational Neuroscience at CQUniversity Australia

Whether you’re a teacher, academic, psychologist, parent or just someone interested in learning techniques, our postgraduate courses in educational neuroscience can help you learn how to inform and improve practice in brain-friendly ways. 

COURSE OPTIONS

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE (CM11)  https://handbook.cqu.edu.au/he/courses/view/CM11/OL/2022

Our Graduate Certificate of Educational Neuroscience comprises four units where you’ll explore 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, neuroleadership strategies to lead teams, and research in educational neuroscience, which will significantly enhance your professional practice. Educational neuroscience is fundamental in our new and emerging landscape in education, requiring brain-based strategies that work.

On completion, you can continue your studies with the master's degree and gain credit for units already completed.

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MASTER OF EDUCATIONAL NEUROSCIENCE (CL85) https://handbook.cqu.edu.au/he/courses/view/CL85/OL/2022

Our Master of Educational Neuroscience builds on the foundations of the graduate certificate with three further core units, including Applying Educational Neuroscience, Remote Learning: Informed by Educational Neuroscience, and a Capstone Project in Educational Neuroscience, which will allow you to develop a project based on an issue in your current workplace.

UNMATCHED FLEXIBILITY

These courses are offered entirely online via our flexible online BeDifferent platform. This platform takes online learning to the next level. 

Perfect for the independent learner, these courses can be studied entirely at your own pace, with no assessment or unit deadline constraints. This means you can study from anywhere, anytime. You can fast-track your studies or take your time and complete this course in up to four years. 

Units are broken up into modules; each allocated an approximate number of hours duration. This allows you to plan your study around other work and life commitments appropriately. 

CAREER OUTCOMES

On graduation, you will have developed highly specialised skills and knowledge in educational neuroscience that you can apply in professional practice. 

On completion of the Master of Educational Neuroscience, you may choose to pursue further studies with a PhD. The research components of the master's will prepare you with the skills to undertake the research required for this degree.

GET STARTED

To be eligible for entry into this course, applicants must hold an AQF bachelor's degree, or have completed an AQF diploma plus three years of professional experience in the facilitation of learning. Alternatively, applicants with extensive professional experience may be approved by the Head of Course for admission.

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FIND OUT MORE

Email neuroscience@cqu.edu.au