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 master 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. 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 satisfyingCurtin's Matriculation English competency requirements.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis.
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.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure |
Hrs/Wk |
Credit |
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Majors, Streams or Other Core Components |
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| 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 | |||
| 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 | |
| 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.5 | 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 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# | |
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2006 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y |
The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.
*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.
^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.
#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.
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