- 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.
Coursework option
Required course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship | |||
| EDU703 Environment, Technology and Sustainability |
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Cell Biology | |||
| EDU702 Human Physiology | |||
| EDU704 Environment and Health | |||
| EDU705 Public Health Foundations | |||
| EDU708 Biodiversity and Ecology | |||
| EDU711 Introductory Chemistry | |||
| EDU750 Science Research Methods | |||
| EDU730 Planning and Environmental Law | |||
| EDU732 Participation and Conflict Resolution |
* Please note: not available until 2012
TOTAL UNITS 96
Research option
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Integrated Environmental Management | |||
| EDU750 Microbiology | |||
| EDU753 Medical Microbiology | |||
| EDU710D Professional Practice: Legal Frameworks and Issues |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Food Safety Laws and Regulations | |||
| EDU702 Health Promotion Assessment and Planning | |||
| EDU704 Environmental Health Risk Management | |||
| EDU705 Environmental Health Practicum | |||
| EDU708 Epidemiology and Biostatistics | |||
| EDU711 Human Pathophysiology | |||
| EDU730 Nursing Practicum 2 | |||
| EDU732 Drug Therapy |
TOTAL UNITS 96