Sydney is home to Australia’s most high-flying education institutions. The oldest university in Australia, University of Sydney is among the institutions in the city. Others include Australian catholic university and University of New South Wales.

The field of education research allows students the opportunity to understand how teaching methods work for different learning styles through hands-on experience. Courses may focus on research methods and educational statistics and typically end with students completing their thesis.

Australia has a subsidized higher education for students pursuing the undergraduate degrees. They also give loan and grants for the post graduate students. Higher learning starts at undergraduate degree level to a doctoral degree offered in any field of study.

The Doctor of Education degree allows education professionals to further their knowledge in specialized areas of study. Graduates can be prepared for roles in academia, administration, or policymaking in either educational or civic institutions.

Part time learning allows one to obtain part-time degrees even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at his or own pace, gradually accumulating credits which count towards final qualification.