- 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 Working Effectively with Aboriginal People | |||
| EDU703 Introduction to Management |
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 An Introduction to Australian and Comparative Politics | |||
| EDU702 Environment and Health | |||
| EDU704 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change | |||
| EDU705 Indigenous Wellbeing Practice | |||
| EDU708 Health Promotion Implementation and Evaluation | |||
| EDU711 Science Research Methods | |||
| EDU750 Indigenous Wellbeing Research | |||
| EDU730 Health Practicum | |||
| EDU732 Contexts of Practice: Mental Health Care |
* Please note: not available until 2012
TOTAL UNITS 96
Research option
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Anatomy and Physiology | |||
| EDU750 Contexts of Practice: The Older Person and Family | |||
| EDU753 Introduction to Practice Competencies in Nursing | |||
| EDU710D Contexts of practice: child, youth and family |
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Preparation for Practice 2 | |||
| EDU702 Drug Therapy | |||
| EDU704 Contexts of Practice: Health Alteration | |||
| EDU705 Nursing Practice 2 | |||
| EDU708 Health Law and Ethics | |||
| EDU711 Preparation for Practice 3 | |||
| EDU730 Contexts of Practice: Complex Care | |||
| EDU732 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health and Cultural Safety |
TOTAL UNITS 96