- 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.
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 2012: 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.
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 practising 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.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5456 5124
Email: education@usc.edu.au
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
Refer also 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.
Coursework option
Required course: (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Business Law | |||
| EDU703 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment |
Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Business, Governance and Society | |||
| EDU702 Running Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (M.I.C.E) industry events | |||
| EDU704 Work Integrated Learning Project | |||
| EDU705 Work Integrated Learning Placement | |||
| EDU708 Work Integrated Learning Project | |||
| EDU711 Work Integrated Learning Placement | |||
| EDU750 Education Research an Introduction | |||
| EDU730 Professional Learning Project | |||
| EDU732 Professional Learning I |
* Please note: not available until 2012
TOTAL UNITS 96
Research option
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
| EDU750 Pedagogies for Engagement | |||
| EDU753 Leadership for Learning Communities | |||
| EDU710 Assessment: Principles and Practices |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Contemporary Issues in Education | |||
| EDU702 Research Methods in Education | |||
| EDU704 Second Language Acquisition and Learning | |||
| EDU705 Second Language Teaching Methodologies | |||
| EDU708 Education Research an Introduction | |||
| EDU711 Research Methods in Education | |||
| EDU730 Designing a Research Project Proposal | |||
| EDU732 Education Research Project |
* Please note: not available until 2012.
TOTAL UNITS 96