Curtin University

Master of Education

Curtin University

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00301J

Master Degrees (Coursework) prepare students to apply advanced knowledge for professional practice, scholarship and further learning corresponding to AQF level 9 qualifications.This one-year full time equivalent course is for educators working in a range of educational contexts who hold a four-year teacher education degree or equivalent.Students will utilise and build on their professional knowledge, practices and contexts with an emphasis on curriculum and pedagogical leadership and innovation. Students can select from units that enable advanced specialisation in one of three areas of expertise: •Innovative Learning and Teaching•STEM Education Innovation•Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Alternatively, to provide maximum flexibility, students can also customise their degree by choosing any combination of units from across these specialisations.The degree incorporates a Negotiated Capstone Project where students investigate an area of individual or professional interest to understand and transform educational knowledge, real-world practices and challenges.

Structure

Detailed information about the course structure is available through official Curtin pages: http://handbook.curtin.edu.au/courses/31/319430.html

Subjects

  • All students complete three core units and including a negotiated research project unit. Students then select four optional units. Optional units are available from three areas, namely Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)
  • Language, Literacy and Applied Linguistics
  • and, Advanced Pedagogies. Students may choose optional units from any of the three areas or focus on units within one area.

Standard entry requirements

  • Applicants require an education/teaching degree assessed as being the equivalent of a four-year Australian degree (normally a Bachelor of Education or a four-year combined/double education degree e.g. BSc/BEd)
  • OR a three-year degree in a non-education discipline (e.g. Arts, Science, Commerce) plus a postgraduate teaching qualification with a minimum duration of one-year, such as a Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching

Study pathways

Graduates may qualify for entry to Doctoral degrees. For further details, see the Graduate Research School website http://research.curtin.edu.au/postgraduate-research/future-research-students/entry-requirements/.

Study information

CampusFeesEntryMid year intakeAttendance
Curtin Perth Domestic: $19,373
International: $31,310
Yes
  • Full-time : 1 year

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