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Master of Education

Effective from 01-JAN-2024 : Code J44

This course provides an opportunity for candidates to undertake independent research comprising foundational coursework and a substantive thesis. Candidates will specifically learn about and undertake educational research that is high quality and robust. 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.

Course Learning Outcomes

  1. Apply an advanced body of knowledge and research approaches to address complex issues in the field of education.
  2. Investigate, evaluate and design innovative solutions to an identified educational issue.
  3. Apply communication and collaboration skills to complete an ethically grounded inquiry process.
  4. Use high level self-management skills to plan a substantial project.

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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Research) Award.

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

Prof Melanie BROOKS

Course Structure

Year 1 - Semester 1
Unit Code Unit Title Credit Points
RES6101Educational Research20
EDU6195Introduction to Research and Advanced Academic Writing10
EDU6185Research Preparation: Reviewing the Literature15
EDU6186Research Preparation: Developing a Research Topic15
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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