Master of Education Research (STEM)
Excelsia University College
Type of institution: Higher Education Institutions
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 02664K
Rapid changes in the educational landscape, largely driven by the unprecedented impact of globalisation and information communication technologies (ICTs), have accelerated the need for teachers, educators, educational leaders as well as other education stakeholders to be well equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet the education needs of the future. The Master of Education Research (STEM) aims to help enhance students’ knowledge in areas of science, digital and information technologies, engineering, and mathematics, with a particular focus on and application to how these can be integrated into and across a range of educational contexts. The Master of Education Research (STEM) is a supervised research degree that requires candidates to propose, design and implement a significant research project in the field of STEM education. 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 are intended to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design a STEM education research project, conduct a literature review, use quantitative and/or qualitative methods for data collection and analysis, and prepare a research and ethics proposal. Employment opportunities in STEM specialised areas continue to emerge nationally and internationally. In Australia, research graduates in STEM have a wide range of employment prospects in some of the largest and most prestigious companies across different industries.
Structure
Credit Points: 96
Subjects
- STEM Foundations
- Qualitative and Quantitative (Research) Methods
- Literature Review
- Research and Ethics Proposal
- Supervised Research and Thesis Writing
Standard entry requirements
• Minimum of three-year undergraduate degree* in a STEM^ discipline, with a Grade Point Average of a Credit or above, combined with relevant industry experience, or• a bachelor (honours) OR master degree* in a STEM^ discipline, and• 1,000-word expression of interest (EOI).#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 • showcase an applicant’s mastery of subject knowledge and familiarity with current research trends • show evidence of how an applicant’s area of specialisation and varied levels of expertise are linked to educational settings • match an applicant’s research area with potential supervisors in terms of disciplinary orientation and research interests.ANDIn addition to the criteria above, applicants whose qualifying undergraduate studies were taken in a language other than English will be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the IELTS Academic minimum overall result of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0. Equivalent test requirements are as follows: PTE Academic = 58 (no score less than 51).* Equivalent overseas qualifications must be recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).^ Applicants from other disciplines may be considered based on merit. Evidence of relevant skills, industry experience, and capacity to undertake a STEM-based research project is required.# 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 how their STEM speciality aligns to education.
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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