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162904 v.7 Master of Education


MEd(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 004005G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 1.5 Years

Introduction

This coursework plus project masters expands knowledge above that of the specialisations attained at the postgraduate diploma level and advances skills in educational research and evaluation. Graduates are expected to be able to plan and conduct research, development, and or evaluation projects with a high degree of initiative, independence and resourcefulness.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

Applicants with four years of prior tertiary qualifications and relevant work experience complete a one and a half year program. For those with five years of approved tertiary qualifications, for example, a four year degree plus postgraduate diploma or equivalent require the completion of a one year program. Applicants may be required, at the discretion of the Postgraduate Coordinator, to take postgraduate bridging units where these are considered appropriate. The completion of these units may increase the stated course duration. Applicants who have not completed an undergraduate degree at a university where instruction was in English will be required to demonstrate English proficiency either through the IELTS or through qualifications accepted as satisfying Curtin's Matriculation English competency requirements.

Duration and Availability

The course is normally one and a half years full-time or equivalent part-time study. Duration may vary depending upon entrance qualifications.

Recognition of Prior Learning

Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other vital study materials.

Course Structure

Hrs/Wk

Credit

Majors, Streams or Other Core Components

11062 v.6   Ed 620 - Foundations of Educational Research 3.0 25.0
6318 v.6   Ed 639 - Project/Thesis Proposal 3.0 25.0
6321 v.8   Ed 696 - Project 9.0 75.0
  SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF: 175.0
  300.0
 
Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) Hrs/Wk Credits
10730 v.4   Ed 662 - Integrating Learning Media 3.0 25.0
10733 v.4   Ed 670 - Computers in Learning 3.0 25.0
10734 v.4   Ed 672 - Programming Applications in Education 3.0 25.0
10735 v.5   Ed 673 - Animation and Learning 3.0 25.0
10736 v.4   Ed 674 - Computer Managed Learning 3.0 25.0
10737 v.4   Ed 675 - Database Design for School Administrators 3.0 25.0
10738 v.4   Ed 676 - Computer Management in Schools 3.0 25.0
10743 v.4   Ed 603 - Processes of Reading 3.0 25.0
10745 v.5   Ed 605 - Educational Environments 3.0 25.0
10746 v.5   Ed 606 - Teaching and Learning Mathematics 3.0 25.0
10747 v.4   Ed 640 - Educational Policy in Historical and Comparative Perspectives 3.0 25.0
11057 v.4   Ed 634 - Curriculum and Program Evaluation 3.0 25.0
11058 v.4   Ed 663 - Representation and Learning 3.0 25.0
11059 v.4   Ed 664 - Pictorial Materials in Learning 3.0 25.0
11060 v.4   Ed 660 - Theoretical Foundations of Educational Technology 3.0 25.0
11061 v.4   Ed 661 - Advanced Instructional Design 3.0 25.0
11063 v.4   Ed 630 - Curriculum Theory 3.0 25.0
11064 v.5   Ed 631 - Educational Innovation and Change 3.0 25.0
11140 v.3   Ed 641 - Educational Leadership 3.0 25.0
11141 v.3   Ed 642 - School Development: Issues and Approaches 3.0 25.0
12497 v.3   Ed 643 - Teacher Professional Development 3.0 25.0
12498 v.3   Ed 615 - Learning Difficulties 3.0 25.0
12499 v.3   Ed 616 - Integration Practices with Learning Difficulties 3.0 25.0
12500 v.3   Ed 617 - Students with Disabilities 3.0 25.0
12501 v.4   Ed 618 - Special Educational Practice 3.0 25.0
13114 v.2   Ed 626 - Philosophy of Knowledge 3.0 25.0
6316 v.8   Ed 621 - Naturalistic Research Methods 3.0 25.0
6317 v.8   Ed 622 - Experimental Design and Statistical Analysis 3.0 25.0
6319 v.8   Ed 623 - Instrument Design 3.0 25.0
6803 v.7   Ed 601 - Research on Teaching 3.0 25.0
6804 v.7   Ed 602 - Research on Learning in Educational Contexts 3.0 25.0
 

Availability

Availability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective/current students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.



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