Gain a comprehensive understanding of the neurological, psychological, physical, cognitive, social and emotional processes involved in learning.
With a focus on school-aged learning, this field of study will strengthen your understanding of the principles of cognitive science across the learning lifespan.
This field is designed for teachers and educators at all stages of their career. You will develop capabilities to critically engage with both research and practice-based evidence to understand effective teaching and learning practices.
Graduates are equipped to consider, translate, apply and evaluate the impact of this science to develop meaningful learning experiences for their students inside the classroom and in other educational contexts.
Career possibilities
Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:
- Educational administrator
- Learning enhancement teacher
- Learning and development coordinator
- Learning designer
- Learning support teacher
- Special needs teacher
- School curriculum adviser
- Curriculum planner
- Behaviour support specialist
- Cognitive behaviour specialist
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How you'll learn
Your learning experiences are designed to best suit the learning outcomes of the courses you choose.
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Online study
- Seminars
- Workshops
What you'll study
At UQ, subjects are called 'courses'. Here's a sample of the courses you could study:
- Foundation of the Science of Learning
- An introduction to the Science of Learning in Practice
- Professional Development, Mentoring and Supervision
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