311992 v.2 Master of Education
MEd(Curtin)
Course CRICOS Code: 004005G
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas:
1 Year
Introduction
This one year course is for educators who hold a four-year teacher education degree or equivalent. The course consists of a core research component involving research preparation and a dissertation together with a coursework component. Successful completion of the course may enable students to undertake doctoral level study. Subject to approval by the Head of School students may substitute two additional, optional coursework units for the core research component 310349 Masters Dissertation 696.
Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites
An education/teaching degree assessed as being the equivalent of a four-year Australian degree*. (* a four-year degree in education is normally a Bachelor of Education, a four-year combined/double education degree) e.g. BSc/BEd) or a three-year degree in a non-education discipline (e.g. Arts, Science, Commerce) plus a minimum one-year teaching qualification such as a Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching or equivalent. A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is also required.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Applications for recognition of prior learning are assessed on an individual basis. Alternative formal professional development experiences such as courses, workshops and ongoing continuing education are considered when determining recognition of prior learning.
Additional Course Expenses
Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.
Course Structure Disclaimer
Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.
| Course Structure | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 Semester 1 | |||||
| SELECT 4 OPTIONS | 100.0 | ||||
| 100.0 | |||||
| Year 1 Semester 2 | |||||
| 11062 | v.7 | Foundations of Educational Research 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310349 | v.2 | Masters Dissertation 696 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| 6318 | v.7 | Dissertation Proposal 639 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 100.0 | |||||
| Optional Units (No Year Level Specified) | Hrs/Wk | Credit | |||
| 11057 | v.5 | Curriculum and Program Evaluation 634 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 11062 | v.7 | Foundations of Educational Research 620 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12377 | v.4 | Language Analysis and Language Learning 681 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12380 | v.5 | Language Analysis and Language in Society 682 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 12496 | v.4 | Professional Practice 624 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 310349 | v.2 | Masters Dissertation 696 | 20.0 | 50.0 | |
| 311976 | v.1 | Interactive Learning Technologies 672 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311981 | v.1 | Educational Innovation and Change 631 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311982 | v.1 | Educational Leadership 641 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311984 | v.1 | Language Teaching and Learning Styles 683 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 311985 | v.1 | Language Teaching Course Design and Assessment 684 | 2.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6089 | v.7 | Independent Study 691 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6318 | v.7 | Dissertation Proposal 639 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
| 6804 | v.8 | Research on Learning in Educational Contexts 602 | 3.0 | 25.0 | |
Availability
| Year | Location | Period | All* | Internal | Partially Online Internal^ | External | Fully Online# |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | ||||
| 2012 | 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.
