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Master of Professional Learning

Program summary

Program title: Master of Professional Learning
Award abbreviation:
MProfLearning
Degree type: coursework
Mode of study: on campus
Duration: 1–2 years part-time
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Fee type 2010: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 8
USC program code: ED702
CRICOS code: Not available to international students on a Student Visa.

Program overview

The Master of Professional Learning invites professional educators, teachers, training officers and educational leaders in schools, training organisations, TAFE and higher education institutions to engage in enquiry-based professional learning within their field. This program is a combination of course work and field-based research leading to the development of deep professional knowledge and capacities in a specific area of professional learning. The programs requires rigorous investigation into the literature, policy and practices within a specific area of study. Further, a research project will be proposed, implemented and reported with a view to generating leadership, change and/or reconstruction of existing policies and/or professional practices within a specific field of professional learning.

Admission requirements

A student entering the masters program will normally be required to hold a Graduate Certificate in Professional Learning or equivalent, from a recognised higher education institution. Entry by non-graduates who have extensive relevant industry experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis by the Dean or Professor of Education, Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Program structure

EDU700 Planning Project A
EDU702 Planning Practicum
EDU703 Planning Project B
EDU704 Planning Project A
EDU750 Planning Project B

Plus select 1 or 2 courses from:
EDU751 Planning Project A
EDU752 Planning Project B
EDU753 Financial Accounting

Plus select 1 course from:
EDU754 Business Finance
EDU755 Law of Business Associations(24 units)

Program requirements

  1. Students are required to successfully complete 8 courses as specified in the Master of Professional Learning program structure.
  2. Refer to the Academic Rules for further information.
  3. International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
  4. Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa. 
  5. Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, for example, essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests, and examinations.

Enquiries

How to apply

Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4699
Email: education@usc.edu.au

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