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N47 / H08 Master of Education

The Master of Education (MEd), is a Masters program by coursework in the School of Education. It provides an opportunity for motivated professionals concerned with educational practice to undertake advanced coursework in a field of particular interest to them and to gain an internationally recognised postgraduate qualification. A study of the advanced coursework units will provide students with knowledge and understandings across a range of specialist areas suited to each student's needs and choices. It will support graduates in professional advancement as teachers, leaders and administrators.

 

Note: The Master degree is not an introductory teaching qualification, nor is it a licence to teach.

 
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; or
(ii) a Bachelor level degree in any other field, plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or equivalent.

 

Three year trained teachers with extensive professional experience may apply for special entry.

 

Professional Experience
Normally at least one year of relevant professional experience.

 

Additional Evidence
Applicants may be asked to provide evidence of the capacity to undertake advanced studies at postgraduate level.

 

Documentation relating to the applicant’s professional experience may be required.

 

Applicants whose first language is not English and who have not previously 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.

 

Recognition of Prior Learning and Credit for previous Postgraduate Studies

Students are encouraged to apply for recognition of prior learning (RPL) for professional learning programs they have participated in or conducted.

 

Students who have completed a level five ECU Graduate Certificate of Education normally gain entry into the MEd. with 4 units credit/advanced standing.  A maximum of four units credit can be gained for RPL and advanced standing for previous postgraduate studies.

 
COURSE LOCATION
This course is available on Mt Lawley, and Bunbury Campuses.
 
MODE OF STUDY
This course is available by Full-time, or Part-time mode.
 
MODE OF DELIVERY
This course is available in the following mode of delivery - Online.
 
COURSE STRUCTURE

All students are required to complete 120 credit points (8 units) in the degree.  Required units include an applied research methods/methods of investigation unit (RES5101) and an advanced seminar unit (EDU6195). Students can then choose any six other units drawn from a range of areas in the School of Education:

  • Behaviour Management
  • Learning Difficulties
  • Literacy Education
  • School Leadership
  • Special Education
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

 

Two independent studies units (EDU6188 and EDU6189) are available for students who wish to pursue an area of interest in some depth. These units involve the study of a selected topic of interest. Students may conduct a school/work-related project, a small piece of research or develop and/or evaluate an educational resource, such as a curriculum module, software package, assessment resource, policy document, or a reasoned professional reflection or critique.

 

It is recommended that students complete the two required units (RES5101 and EDU6195) and then select other units to complete their program. Students who wish to conduct small scale research as part of an independent study unit must complete the required units before attempting the independent study unit.

 
 
SPAAFHBehaviour Management Area of Specialisation
SPAAFELearning Difficulties Area of Specialisation
SPAAFGLiteracy Education Area of Specialisation
SPAAFDSchool Leadership Area of Specialisation
SPAAFFSpecial Education Area of Specialisation
SPAAFCTeaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Area of Specialisation
 
 
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

Last Updated - Higher Education: 9/30/2006 VET: 9/30/2006