Master of Education
University of Newcastle
Type of institution: University/Higher Education Institution
Level: Postgraduate
CRICOS: 00109J
Our retraining specialisations are structured according to the Subject Content Knowledge Requirements Policy of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA). Some courses within these specialisations may count as professional development to maintain Proficient Teacher status for Standards 1, 2, and 3. Please contact the program convenor for specific details of the courses that count as professional development with NESA. Applicants living in New South Wales seeking to use a retraining specialisation to add an additional teaching qualification to their portfolio must already hold an accredited teaching degree and must be registered as a teacher with NESA. For recognition in other states, territories and countries, graduates should contact the regulatory authority in the relevant jurisdiction to determine the specific requirements for recognition as a teacher in that area.
Designed for
Practising teachers and other educators seeking qualifications in a wide variety of educational contexts
Structure
- This program requires the successful completion of: 10 units core – EDUC6010
- One specialisation – 50-70 units depending on the specialisation chosen
- Elective – 20 units. Elective must be utilised to complete the requirement of specialisation containing 60 or 70 units, or may be utilised to undertake an additional specified course where they are seeking accreditation of the KLA.
Subjects
- Professional Learning: Advanced Studies in Education, Comparative Education, Early Childhood, ICT and Digital Learning, Instructional Leadership,and STEM. Teacher Retraining: Aboriginal Studies, Business Studies, Engineering, Geography, L2 (second language acquisition), Mathematics, Society and Culture, and TESOL.
Standard entry requirements
- The Master of Education is an 80-unit postgraduate qualification for: Qualified teachers who wish to gain an additional teaching area in Mathematics or TESOL
- Or qualified teachers who wish to undertake professional development
- Admission is available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent: Teacher Retraining - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.Professional Development - Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching
- Or Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching
- Relevant fields include education, teaching, training, tutoring, or equivalent.
Recognition
Some specialisations are recognised by the NSW Department of Education as teacher retraining programs in specific teaching areas (e.g. Mathematics, Engineering, TESOL). Graduates lliving in New South Wales seeking to use a retraining specialisation to add an additional teaching qualification to their portfolio must already hold an accredited teaching degree and have been registered as a teachers with NSW Educational Standards Authority (NESA). For recognition in other states, territories and countries, graduates should contact the regulatory authority in the relevant jurisdiction to determine the specific requirements for recognition as a teacher in that area.
Study pathways
Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education is a pathway for admission to the Master of Education.
Study information
| Campus | Fees | Entry | Mid year intake | Attendance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Callaghan | International: $36,965 | No |
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| Online | International: $36,965 | No |
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Fee comments
Campuses: Callaghan, Online.
Fees are indicative and subject to variation. Overall program fee may vary based on course selection.
Further information
Not all specialisations are suitable for non-teachers or international students. Some specialisations are offered entirely on-campus and some are only offered for online enrollment.
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