Master of Education

Course 960BA (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Year and Campus: 2016 - Parkville
CRICOS Code: 002127B
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Level: Research Higher Degree
Duration & Credit Points: Students are expected to complete this research in 2.00 years full time, or equivalent part time.

Coordinator

Associate Dean (Research Training)

Contact

Melbourne Graduate School of Education

Level 9, 100 Leicester Street

Future students:

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 research classified course.

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

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:

Candidates are required to undertake

  • Two core subjects (EDUC90619 and EDUC90620)
  • Two 12.5 point subjects from the elective list below
  • A 20,000 word thesis including specialist research methods (EDUC90729)

In the six months prior to submission of their thesis candidates must present their research findings at a public completion seminar attended by their Advisory Committee.

Candidates enrolled in this research-classified Master of Education need to achieve an H2A average in the coursework component in order to proceed to the thesis. If the H2A average is not met, candidates may transfer to the Master of Education by coursework.

Students who commence the Master of Education by coursework and achieve an H2A average may apply to transfer into this research-classified Master of Education.
Subject Options:

Core subjects

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Arts Education elective subjects

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Curriculum and Pedagogy elective subjects

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Digital Technologies elective subjects

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Early Childhood Education elective subjects

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Educational Management and Leadership elective subjects

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March, July, Semester 2
25

Equity, Youth and Identity elective subjects

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Evaluation elective subjects

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12.50
April, October, Term 2, Term 4
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Gifted Education elective subjects

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History Education elective subjects

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International Education Policy elective subjects

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Language and Literacy Education elective subjects

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Learning Intervention elective subjects

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Mathematics and Numeracy Education elective subjects

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12.5

Science Education elective subjects

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12.50
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Sustainability Education elective subjects

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Teaching Shakespeare elective subjects

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Thinking, Knowledge and Creativity elective subjects

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Other elective subjects

With the permission of the supervisor and the course coordinator candidates may choose other elective subjects such as:

  • Subjects from Melbourne Graduate School of Education's 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;
  • A negotiated project.

Thesis and Research Methods

Candidates will be enrolled into their thesis once they have completed the coursework component with the required H2A average.

During the first semester of enrolment in the thesis candidates are required to complete EDUC90729 Conducting Educational Research.

Detailed information on the thesis is available at Graduate Research Hub

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RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year
Entry Requirements:

1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:

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

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  • a four-year education degree, or equivalent.

Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.

2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:

  • prior academic performance.

3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.

4. The minimum English language requirements for this course are Band 7 English language requirements.
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 provided they meet the entry requirements and subject to achievement of an H2A GPA.
Graduate Attributes: None
Links to further information: http://education.unimelb.edu.au/study_with_us/research_degrees
Notes:

Application Procedure: http://education.unimelb.edu.au/study_with_us/how_to_apply

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