Program summary
Program title: Master of Education
Award abbreviation: MEd
Degree type: coursework and research
Study mode: on campus
Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 and 2
Fee type 2011: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 8 (96 units)
USC program code: ED704
CRICOS code: 073276A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Highlights
- The Master of Education provides research or coursework pathways to support your engagement in higher education at the postgraduate level.
- The coursework option provides a range of courses that will provide opportunities for you to engage with theory and link it directly to practice in your education context.
- The research option provides you with access to research training and offers an opportunity for you to engage in the development of a guided research project.
Enhance your professional qualifications and improve your teaching career.
The Master of Education offers you the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and understanding in education, research skills, and a strong foundation for furthering your career as an educational professional.
The program is aimed at practicing professionals working as educators in primary or secondary schools, early childhood, higher education and adult and vocational education. You can choose to follow either a coursework option for professional development or undertake a research project.
Admission requirements
Candidates for the award of Master of Education are normally required to hold either:
- an appropriate 4-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution focused on education
OR
- a 3-year bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent, PLUS at least one year of appropriate education-based professional experience
International students need to refer to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete 96 units as specified in the Master of Education program structure.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Not available to international students on aStudent Visa.
Program structure
Required course: (2)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
EDU709 Communication and Thought | |||
EDU703 Data and System Integration |
Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 elective courses from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
EDU700 Machine Learning | |||
EDU702 Data Science Practice | |||
EDU704 Quantitative Research Methods | |||
EDU705 Introduction to Applied Mathematics | |||
EDU708 Introductory Calculus | |||
EDU711 Science Research Methods | |||
EDU750 Statistics with Teeth: Understanding Ecological Data | |||
EDU730 Calculus II and Linear Algebra | |||
EDU732 Numerical Analysis |
* Please note: not available until 2012
TOTAL UNITS 96
Required courses: (4)
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
EDU709 Discrete Mathematics | |||
EDU750 Applied Mathematics | |||
EDU753 Education Research an Introduction | |||
EDU710 Professional Learning Project |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
---|---|---|---|
EDU700 Professional Learning I | |||
EDU702 Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
EDU704 Pedagogies for Engagement | |||
EDU705 Leadership for Learning Communities | |||
EDU708 Assessment: Principles and Practices | |||
EDU711 Contemporary Issues in Education | |||
EDU730 Research Methods in Education | |||
EDU732 Second Language Acquisition and Learning |
* Please note: not available until 2012.
TOTAL UNITS 96
The University attempts to ensure this information is accurate and up-to-date. However, the University reserves the right to discontinue or vary program/course information at any time without notice.
Enquiries
How to apply
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 5124
Email: education@usc.edu.au