Master of Education
Handbook year | Information valid for students commencing in 2023 |
Course code | 113804 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Professional accreditation status | This course is not accredited and does not lead to teacher registration |
Owner | Academy |
College | Arts, Society and Education |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of:
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Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Education, graduates will be able to:
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Inherent Requirements
Inherent Requirements | Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Education. |
Reasonable adjustments | All 番茄社区 students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure. |
Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
ED5883:03 Global Education
ED5097:03 Research Design and Proposal
OPTIONS
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select 15 credit points of specified Level 5 subjects from List 1
List 1
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
ED5882:03 Transformative Digital Learning
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
LB5205:03 People in Organisations
LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change
Cross-Cultural Leadership
Leadership Futures
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
External 番茄社区 Brisbane | ||
External |
Location
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
番茄社区 Brisbane | Internal or mixed-mode attendance |
External | Part-time study available only |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Maximum time to complete | 5 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 18 credit points |
Currency | Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | The maximum credit that will be granted for previous Education studies at AQF Level 8 and recognised prior learning combined is 12 credit points. Applicants who have accrued five years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience may be granted credit up to 12 credit points for non-core subjects No credit may be granted for studies and/or professional experiences undertaken to fulfil the entry requirements for 番茄社区 awards. |
Award Details
Award title | MASTER OF EDUCATION |
Approved abbreviation | MEd |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Majors will appear on the testamur |
Exit with lesser award | Students who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Graduate Certificate of Education. |
Course articulation | Students who complete the Master of Education with Educational Research Major and obtain at least an average of Distinction for the subjects within the major and a minimum GPA of 5.5 overall, may be eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Philosophy [Education] or the Doctor of Education [Research]. |
Special awards | Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure |