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Master of Education

Effective from 01-JAN-2021 : Code J44

This course provides an opportunity for those involved in educational practice to undertake advanced coursework and research in a field of particular interest. The course prepares students to inquire into the nature of educational problems and generate new knowledge which can be used to enhance policy and practice. When undertaking research, students are encouraged to become involved in applied research which attempts to provide solutions to the problems faced by learners, teachers, administrators, consultants and policy-makers.

Disclaimer

This course information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester. In particular please check the course requirements and the unit and unit set offerings, as these differ according to course delivery location.

Admission requirements

Admission requirement (Band 8)

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Language requirement (Band 4)

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified in the Admissions Policy;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs as defined in the Admissions Policy.

Course Specific Admission Requirements

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Education. Alternatively applicants can have a Bachelor degree in any other field, plus extensive professional experience, or have three years of teacher training, plus extensive professional experience.

Course Duration

  • Full Time: 1.5 Years
  • Part Time: 3 Years

Course Delivery

  • Mount Lawley: Full Time, Part Time
  • Online: Full Time, Part Time

Course Coordinator

A/Prof Nicola Frances JOHNSON

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
RES6101Research Preparation: Methods of Research20
EDU6185Research Preparation: Reviewing the Literature15
EDU6186Research Preparation: Developing a Research Topic15
EDU6195Advanced Seminar10
Year 1 - Semester 2
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU6200Master of Education: Thesis
Year 2 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
EDU6200Master of Education: Thesis

Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005)

For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.

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