Master of Education Research
Excelsia University College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02664K
The Master of Education Research is a supervised research degree that requires candidates to propose, design and implement a significant research project in education in an area that is of interest to the candidate or negotiated with the research supervisor. The program includes a one-semester coursework stage and a three-semester thesis stage. In the coursework stage candidates undertake four compulsory research training units which equip students with the knowledge and skills to design a sound research project, conduct a literature review, use quantitative and/or qualitative methods for data collection and analysis, and prepare a research and ethics proposal.
Structure
Credit Points: 96
Subjects
- Foundational Skills for Research in Education
- Qualitative and Quantitative (Research) Methods
- Literature Review
- Research and Ethics Proposal
- Supervised Research and Thesis Writing
- Supervised Research and Thesis Writing
- Supervised Research and Thesis Writing
Standard entry requirements
- 4 year undergraduate degree, or 3 year undergraduate degree, combined with relevant education industry experience, and Grade Point Average of a Credit or above, achieved in an under-graduate degree.
- In addition to the above entry requirements, applicants are required to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) of approximately 1,000 words, to demonstrate their field of expertise, the broad areas within which they wish to position their research, and of how their research motivations align with and fit into Education. In particular, the purpose of the EOI is to:.
- Demonstrate the extent to which the research project will result in a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge in education.
- Showcase applicants mastery of subject knowledge and familiarity with current research trends.
- Show evidence of how applicants area of specialization (e.g. Educational leadership, pedagogy, curriculum studies, educational policy, etc.) and varied levels of expertise are linked to?educational settings.
- Match applicants research area with potential supervisors in terms of disciplinary orientation and research interests.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
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| Macquarie Park | Domestic: $44,000 International: $44,000 | No |
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