311992 v.1 Master of Education

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. Two pathways are available - coursework only and coursework and research dissertation. Students aiming to undertake doctoral level study in the future arerequired to complete the research dissertation pathway.

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. For students articulating from the Post Graduate Diploma In Education (International), a course-weighted average [CWA] of 70 is normally required. A minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is 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.

Intermediate Awards 1

A student who has successfully completed the requirements of an approved intermediate award may apply for graduation in that award subject to approval of Head of School/Department. Fees apply. Intermediate award(s) approved for this course are:

Postgraduate Certificate in Education

Additional Course Expenses

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

Course Structure			Hrs/Wk	Credit
Year 1 Semester 1
		SELECT OPTIONAL UNITS TO THE TOTAL VALUE OF:		100.0
				100.0
Year 1 Semester 2
311971	v.1	Coursework Stream (MEd)		100.0
		OR
311972	v.1	Research Stream (MEd)		100.0
				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
311975	v.1	Integrating Learning Media 662	2.0	25.0
311976	v.1	Interactive Learning Technologies 672	2.0	25.0
311977	v.1	Animation and Learning 673	2.0	25.0
311978	v.1	Evaluation, Technology and Learning 675	2.0	25.0
311979	v.1	Pictorial Materials in Learning 664	2.0	25.0
311980	v.1	Advanced Instructional Design 661	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
311983	v.1	School Development: Issues and Approaches 642	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
311986	v.1	Teacher Professional Development 643	2.0	25.0
311987	v.1	Learning Difficulties 615	2.0	25.0
311988	v.1	Inclusive Education Principles and Practices 616	2.0	25.0
311989	v.1	Students with Disabilities 617	2.0	25.0
311990	v.1	Special Educational Practice 618	2.0	25.0
311991	v.1	Organisational Management in Education 645	2.0	25.0
6089	v.7	Independent Study 691	3.0	25.0
6318	v.7	Dissertation Proposal 639	3.0	25.0
6803	v.8	Research on Teaching 601	3.0	25.0
6804	v.8	Research on Learning in Educational Contexts 602	3.0	25.0