Master of Education (Stream 150B) Coursework

Course 960-BC (2008)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008. Search for this in the current handbook

Year and Campus: 2008
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Graduate/Postgraduate

Contact

Faculty of Education Student Centre
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 150 points of coursework subjects, of which the final 100 points at least must be at Masters level. This is a coursework-classified course.
Subject Options: If the semester is not listed then the subject is not offered in the current year
Subject
Study Period Commencement:
Credit Points:
Semester 1
25
Semester 2, Summer
12.50
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Semester 1, Semester 2
25
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
12.50
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Not offered in 2008
12.500
Not offered in 2008
25.000
Entry Requirements: An applicant may be eligible for entry into the Master of Education, Stream 150B, if the applicant has:
  • an appropriate undergraduate degree and an appropriate fourth-year level education qualification, or equivalent, or
  • an appropriate four-year education degree, or equivalent, or
  • an appropriate undergraduate degree and either a record of research and/or publication equivalent to
  • year four in education or at least two years of documented relevant professional experience.
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: www.edfac.unimelb.edu.au

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