Master of Education (Stream 100B)Coursework

Course 960AC (2013)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2013.

Year and Campus: 2013 - Parkville
CRICOS Code: 056817G
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate
Duration & Credit Points: 100 credit points taken over 12 months full time. This course is available as full or part time.

Coordinator

Associate Professor Helen Cahill

Contact

Education Student Centre
234 Queensberry Street
Call: 13 MELB (13 6352)

Course Overview:

The Master of Education is directed at practising professionals in a broad range of fields related to education - early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational and adult. The degree will also meet the needs of other professionals whose work has an educational component or some educational responsibility.This is a coursework classified course.

Please note that this course will not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Objectives:

Students completing this course should be able to:

  • demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice in general and in a specialised area in particular;
  • express informed opinions about particular areas of current educational interest;
  • have an understanding of the theory and practice of educational research needed to evaluate research literature and carry out appropriate research activity;
  • make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in addressing professional problems;
  • have the depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues in particular professional situations;
  • demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles which should characterise leaders in the education profession.
Course Structure & Available Subjects:

Students are required to undertake:

  • 3 core subjects (37.5 points)
  • 50 points of study from the Area Options
  • 12.5 points of elective study
Subject Options:

Core subjects

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Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Arts Education

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Study Period Commencement:
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Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Curriulum and Pedagogy

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Digital Technologies

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Area Option: Early Childhood Education

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Area Option: Educational Management and Leadership

Subject
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Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
25

Area Option: Equity, Youth and Identity

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Evaluation

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Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Gifted Education

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Area Option: History Education

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Study Period Commencement:
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Not offered in 2013
12.50
Semester 2
12.50

Area Option: International Education Policy

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Area Option: Language and Literacy Education

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Area Option: Mathematics and Numeracy Education

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
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Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Science Education

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Special Education, Inclusion & Early Intervention

Subject
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Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Sustainability Education

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Area Option: Teaching Shakespeare

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option: Thinking, Knowledge and Creativity

Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Not offered in 2013
12.50

Area Option

50 points of study from the Area Options and/or from one of the Specialist Masters or specialist streams for which the student has the prerequisites and interest

Electives

12.5 points of elective study such as:

  • Additional subjects from the Area Options
  • Subjects from one of the MGSE specialist Masters courses for which the student has the prerequisites
  • A relevant postgraduate subject from another Faculty/Graduate School for which the student has prerequisites, with permission
  • A negotiated project
Entry Requirements:

An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Education 960AC if the applicant has:

  • an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level education qualification, or equivalent, or
  • a four-year education degree, or equivalent.

Core Participation Requirements:

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Graduate School policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Graduate School’s programs.
The core participation requirements for study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are:

In all courses

1. The ability to comprehend complex information related to education and the disciplines in which the student is teaching.
2. The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks a knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to education and other relevant disciplines.
3. Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment. Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.

Students who feel a disability will prevent them from meeting the above academic requirements are encouraged to contact Disability Liaison.

Further Study:

Graduates from this program are eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Education program or a PhD after completion of a 50-point Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Research, provided they meet the entry requirements and subject to achievement of an H2A GPA. Please note also that graduates of an undergraduate Honours degree may already be eligible for doctoral studies, subject to the same entry and achievement requirements.

Graduate Attributes:

The University's general graduate attributes are located on the Office of the Provost's website:http://www.unimelb.edu.au/about/attributes.html

Links to further information: http://education.unimelb.edu.au/study_with_us/professional_development/course_list/master_of_education_and_postgraduate_certificate_in_education

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