COURSE INFORMATION
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INTRODUCTION
The Master of Education (MEd) by Coursework and Thesis provides an opportunity for persons concerned with educational practice to undertake advanced coursework and research in a field of particular interest to them and to gain an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification. It can be completed in one year of full-time study or part-time equivalent. The MEd is not an introductory teaching qualification nor is it a licence to teach.
The MEd prepares the graduand to inquire into the nature of educational problems and generate new knowledge which can be used to enhance policy and practice.
When undertaking research, students are encouraged to become involved in applied research which attempts to provide solutions to the problems faced by learners, teachers, administrators, consultants and policy-makers. Students may be able to participate in ongoing research projects being conducted by the Fogarty and CSaLT research centres of the School of Education.
Students wishing to study full-time should ensure that they discuss their proposal with the appropriate Course Coordinator before committing themselves to full-time study, since not all units may be available in a particular year and the research component of the course can be managed much more effectively on a part-time basis.
The MEd by Coursework and Thesis provides an opportunity for admission to the Doctor of Philosophy, however, admission to the PhD is highly competitive.
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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Places in the program are available through competitive admission. Applicants are selected on the basis of academic background and professional experience.
Academic Qualifications
(i) a Bachelor of Education degree with honours; or
(ii) a Bachelor level degree in any other field with honours, plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or equivalent.
Students who have commenced studies in the M.Ed. by Coursework and have completed the first two units (RES5101 and EDU6195) with HD grades may apply for admission to the M.Ed. by Coursework and Thesis with two units advanced standing.
Professional Experience
Normally at least one year of relevant professional experience.
Additional Evidence
Applicants must provide evidence of the capacity to undertake advanced studies and research at postgraduate level.
Applicants whose first language is not English and who previously have not studied in an English medium university must provide evidence of their capacity to undertake advanced studies through English. This evidence may include scores attained on TOEFL or IELTS examinations.
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COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley Campus. |
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MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode. |
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MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - On-campus. |
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COURSE STRUCTURE
The MEd is equivalent to one year of full-time study and comprises four units of Coursework (60 credit points) and a Thesis equivalent to 0.5 year of full-time study.
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| RES5101 |
Research Preparation: Methods of Research |
20 | | | EDU6188 |
Independent Study |
15 | | EDU6189 |
Independent Study |
15 | | EDU6195 |
Advanced Seminar |
10 | | | EDU6200 |
Master of Education: Thesis |
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Coursework
Students are required to complete RES5101 plus three other level 6 units. Two of these three units should be the research oriented Independent Study units EDU6188 and EDU6189 which are used to develop the research proposal and instruments for the study. Students are recommended to take the Advanced Seminar unit EDU6195, however, an alternative unit may be selected in consultation with the Course Coordinator.
Research Thesis
The M.Ed. thesis component is equivalent to 0.5 year of full-time of study. The thesis topic can be chosen from areas that relate to the student’s own professional work or from other areas of interest. A high level of scholarship is expected in the M.Ed. by Coursework and Thesis. It is expected that the thesis will make an original contribution to knowledge in a selected field of study. An adapted version of a good quality thesis would be of a standard suitable for publication in a refereed journal. The length of the thesis in its typed final form, excluding references and appendices, would normally be 25,000-35,000 words.
Students will work with a supervisor to identify and clarify a thesis topic. Students prepare a detailed proposal that is presented to a graduate seminar involving interested staff and students. Following the graduate seminar, students will submit a detailed research proposal for approval. Ethics clearance is required from the Human Research Ethics Committee before data collection can commence.
While working on the thesis, students enrol in the research thesis unit EDU6200. Students are required to continue re-enrolling in EDU6200 until the thesis is submitted for examination. Enrolment in EDU6200 is generally at 50% or 100% of full-time enrolment. Enrolment at 25% is subject to approval of the research supervisor.
Arts Practice
Teachers of drama, dance, visual arts, music and media who choose Arts Practice as their area of interest are provided with an opportunity to undertake research based practice and/or performance. Students will normally commence the M.Ed. by Coursework and complete RES5101 and EDU6195.
Admission to the Arts Practice area of interest will be based on having demonstrated a high level of scholarship in the first two M.Ed. units and on an interview and/or portfolio. Candidates will then develop a research proposal through Independent Study units EDU6188 and EDU6189. Following approval of the research proposal and ethics clearance, candidates develop a body of creative work and an exegesis which contextualises the creative work within contemporary practice and within an educational framework. While working on their creative work/research, students enrol in the research thesis unit EDU6200. Students are required to continue re-enrolling in EDU6200 until their creative work is ready for examination. Enrolment in EDU6200 is generally at 50% or 100% of full-time enrolment. Enrolment at 25% is subject to approval of the research supervisor.
The creative work is examined at an exhibition or performance and is weighted at 60% of the research component. The exegesis is also examined and is weighted at 40% of the research component.
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| Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005) | | | For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes, Graduate Attributes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Student Equity, Diversity and Disability Service website: | | http://intranet.ecu.edu.au/student/support/student-equity |
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Last Updated - Higher Education: 31/03/2010 VET: 31/03/2010
