Master of Education (By Thesis and Coursework)

Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00126G

This course introduces participants to theory as well as national and international educational practices that can be linked with their own experiences and, through dialogue and the sharing of ideas, enhance their knowledge and skills. It also provides participants with comprehensive preparation in conceptualizing, conducting and reporting research in education. The course delivery arrangements are flexible and are particularly aligned with the needs of people in full time careers in the professions or management. Participants are encouraged to pursue coursework and research in their own particular areas of interest.

Structure

Credit Points 96

Subjects

• EDUC5631 Educational Research Design
• EDUC5633 Educational Research Analysis
• EDUC5730 Masters Thesis (full-time) (72 points)
• EDUC5740 Masters Thesis (part-time) (72 points)
• EDUC5519 Contemporary Reforms in Education
• EDUC5608 Integrating Pedagogy and Technology
• EDUC5610 Leading People, Culture and Change in Education
• EDUC5612 Educational Leadership in Challenging Times
• EDUC5616 International and Comparative Education
• EDUC5636 Assessment, Data and Learning
• EDUC5639 Childhood and Adolescent Developmental Psychopathology
• EDUC5658 Globalising Education Policy
• EDUC5660 Education Studies
• EDUC5678 Improving Learning and Teaching in the Curriculum
• EDUC9610 Theoretical Foundations of the Study of Education

Standard entry requirements

• A bachelors degree of this University and
• Completed a postgraduate course in education requiring at least one year of full-time study and
• Either two years full-time relevant professional experience or adequate research preparation demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Graduate School of Education or
• The Bachelor of Education of this University and
• Either two years full-time relevant professional experience or adequate research preparation demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Graduate School of Education or
• A degree requiring at least four years of full-time study and
• Two years full-time professional experience in the field of education and
• Adequate research preparation demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Graduate School of Education or
• A graduate diploma of this University that articulates with the Master of Education with an average of at least 65 per cent in four coursework units including a mark of at least 65 per cent in EDUC5631 Educational Research Design or
• Completed at least four units towards a graduate diploma that articulates with the Master of Education and
• Completed units relevant to the requirements of the masters course and
• Achieved an average mark of at least 65 per cent in four coursework units including a mark of at least 65 per cent in EDUC5631 Educational Research Design.

Study information

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