• Mode: Fully online + annual 4-day in-person workshop (dates to be finalised) 
• Structure: Awarded in 54 units (equivalent to 12 topics)
• Duration: Typically completed in approximately 1.5 years (3 semesters)

Topics: 

• Year 1 - Core - 18 units: EDRE-MN - Education Research
• Year 1 - Options 18 units: (1 minor from below) 
• Year 2 - Options 18 units: (1 minor from below)

LEED-MN: Leadership in Education
STIN-MN: Student Inclusion
STWB-MN: Student Wellbeing

• A recognised bachelor’s degree, preferably in Education; 
• An equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution, accompanied by relevant professional experience in the education sector; 
• English proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (minimum 6.0 in speaking and writing) 

Total Programme Fee: Total Fee: LKR 1,650,000 (~AUD 8,596)

Early-bird bursary: 10% discount for February 2026 intake

Intakes: February and July 2026

February 2026 Intake: Early-bird bursary available

July 2026 Intake: Standard enrolment continues

Application Window: Open now—early expressions recommended

Graduates enter roles such as:

• School and educational leadership
• Student support and wellbeing coordination
• Inclusion and learning specialist positions
• Policy development, curriculum design, and educational research

Flinders University ranks in the Top 2% globally in the Times Higher Education World Rankings. It brings Australian academic excellence directly to Sri Lanka through a fully online Master of Education—offered exclusively via Gateway Graduate School.

What Makes It Unmatched in Sri Lanka

• International Recognition Australian-accredited Master’s degree with global mobility and high employer credibility.
• Customisable Pathways Choose from 3 specialisations including Student Inclusion, Leadership in Education and Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Education.
• Truly Flexible Learning 100% online delivery plus just one local 4-day workshop per year—ideal for working professionals.
• Dual Credentials - Earn up to three recognised Graduate Certificates on the path to your Master’s—boost your CV at every stage. 
• Local Support - Local enrolment, counselling, and workshop coordination handled by Gateway - a trusted educational leader in Sri Lanka.
• Career-Ready Outcomes - Aligned with real-world needs: Student Inclusion, Leadership in Education and Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Education.
• High Value Investment at LKR 1.65 million (~AUD 8.6K), with flexible payment plans/bank loans/ it offers unmatched international value compared to local-only options.

The Only One of Its Kind in Sri Lanka

Unlike any other M.Ed. offered in Sri Lanka, the Flinders program delivers:

• Australian university prestige
• Modular, career-relevant learning
• A clear path from Graduate Certificate to full Master’s
• A globally portable qualification

Ideal for: 

• Experienced educators seeking global credentials 
• Aspsiring school leaders and curriculum designers
• Professionals ready to specialise in Student Inclusion, Leadership in Education and Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence in Education.