Master of Education

• systematically explore educational theory and practice through a review of educational literature and shared praxis;
• investigate and critically analyse both the theory and practice of education with respect to a particular topic or issue;
• create a holistic personal professional body of knowledge that will be appraised from a Christian world-view;
• solve problems through investigation, critical analysis and reflective thought;
• explain aspects of educational practice on the basis of knowledge and research findings;
• give evidence of an ability to fill organisational roles which require highly developed interpersonal skills;
• display appropriate decision making skills within the context of Christian ethics;
• identify types of research methodologies and their applicability to specified research questions;
• conduct a minor creative research study involving systematic investigation, critical and reflective thought as well as documentation.

To qualify for admission, applicants must have achieved:

• an Australian four-year Bachelor's degree in Education, Bachelor's degree followed by a Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent; or
• an Australian Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies or equivalent; or
• an Australian Master of Teaching or equivalent; or
• an overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher.

In exceptional circumstances an applicant may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent as assessed by the Course Convenor in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

In addition, applicants must submit a resume/CV or written summary demonstrating at least two years relevant work experience (maximum 2 pages).

International Students

This course is available online to international students residing outside Australia. Students must be able to obtain an appropriate visa to visit Australia for the compulsory on-campus intensive study period. The course is not available to international students residing in Australia. For information regarding visas refer to https://immi.homeaffairs.gov.au/visas/getting-a-visa/visa-finder/study.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose primary language is not English must demonstrate English language proficiency through one of the following:

1. achieving an overall IELTS score of 7.5 with no sub-band less than 7.0, or
2. one of the other ways outlined in Appendix 2 of the Admission Policy (HE), or
3. documentary evidence of a prior qualification (or at least two years of tertiary study) conducted and assessed in English in a recognised country^ and completed within the last two years.

^Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland, South Africa, United Kingdom, or the United States of America.

Advanced Standing

Applicants who have completed prior study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Applicants should discuss their eligibility for advanced standing with the Admissions Team or the Course Convenor.

The Master of Education (MEd) consists of 8 units and requires 48 credit points (CPs) to complete.

All units have a 6 CP value unless otherwise stated.

About this Course

• This course can be studied part-time only.
• Units in this course are studied online with the option to attend in person for an intensive study period in July of each academic year.
• All 6 CP units require a notional time commitment of 150 hours.
• This course can be studied with or without a specialisation. Specialisations are printed on the students’ testamur at graduation.

Course Overview

• 1 Core Christian education unit
• 1 Introduction to Educational Research unit
• 1 Research project unit of either 6,12 or 18 CP value
• 3-5 Specialisation or elective units.

Core Christian Education unit

Introduction to Research unit

Research Project unit

The Major Independent Research Project option (EDUR59400) offers students research experience which can provide a platform for further progression to PhD level study if desired.

• EDUC50000 Introduction to Educational Research; AND
• Successful completion of any 2 other units.

Specialisation/Elective Units

A specialisation is achieved by selecting units from the same specialisation list. Students not seeking to achieve a specialisation, can select units from any specialisation. These are referred to as electives.

• A 6 CP (or 1 unit) research project plus 5 specialisation/elective units
• A 12 CP (or 2 unit) research project plus 4 specialisation/elective units
• An 18 CP (or 3 unit) research project plus 3 specialisation/elective units.

Specialisations

Leadership & Administration

Special & Inclusive Education

Curriculum & Teaching

Students may choose up to 2 units from the Master of Arts with a maximum of 2 x 400 level units. These may have pre-requisite or other requirements and should be considered in consultation with the Course Convenor.

Health & Wellbeing

Students may choose from Counselling and Lifestyle Medicine units at 400 and 500 Level, with a maximum of 2 x 400 level units.

Course Completion & Pathways

• Students may graduate with a Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies after successful completion of 4 units.
• The maximum time to complete the course is 8 years.