- 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 2013: 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.
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
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5456 5124
Email: education@usc.edu.au
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2012.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2012:
- 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.
Coursework option
Required course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Medical Nutrition Therapy 2 | |||
| EDU703 Nutrition Communication |
* Note: EDU709 should be included in your first semester of study.
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Sport and Exercise Nutrition | |||
| EDU702 Food Service Systems | |||
| EDU704 Health Research Design | |||
| EDU705 Medical Nutrition Therapy 1 | |||
| EDU708 Counselling and Communication Skills for Dietetics | |||
| EDU711 Nutrition and Dietetics Research and Evaluation | |||
| EDU750 Nutrition and Dietetics Placement 1 | |||
| EDU730 Nutrition and Dietetics Placement 2 | |||
| EDU732 Dietetics Professional Practice |
TOTAL UNITS 96
Research option
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Nutrition and Dietetics Placement 1 | |||
| EDU750 Nutrition and Dietetics Placement 2 | |||
| EDU753 Discovering Management | |||
| EDU710D Dietetics Professional Practice |
* Note: EDU709 should be included in your first semester of study.
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Marketing Essentials | |||
| EDU702 Information Systems in Organisations | |||
| EDU704 Introduction to Creative Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU705 Contemporary Communication Theory and Trends | |||
| EDU708 Communication for the Creative Professional | |||
| EDU711 Editing for Professionals | |||
| EDU730 Introduction to Contemporary Global Media and Communication | |||
| EDU732 Digital Journalism |
TOTAL UNITS 96