Program Summary
Program Overview
Admission Requirements
Notes
Enquiries

Program Summary

Award Abbreviation: MEd
Degree Type: Higher degree by research program
Mode of Study: Internal/External
Duration: 1 year minimum, 2 years maximum full-time; 2 years minimum, 4 years maximum part-time
Commencement: Students can apply and start throughout the year, subject to program requirements
Program Code: To be advised
CRICOS Code: Not applicable

Program Overview

The Master of Education is a research program which fosters the development of independent research skills, scholarly analysis and an ability to communicate research findings.

The University of the Sunshine Coast has a team of enthusiastic and experienced academics able to provide supervision across a range of education areas.

Prospective applicants wishing to undertake a Master of Education will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the Faculty of Science, Health and Education.

Admission Requirements

Candidates for the award of Master of Education are normally required to hold a Bachelor degree with at least second class honours Division 1 from a recognised higher education institution.

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree and have achieved by subsequent work and study a standard equivalent to at least second class honours Division 1 may also be considered. In exceptional cases applications may be considered on the basis of other evidence of general and professional qualifications as approved by the Graduate Studies Sub-Committee.

Notes

1. Prospective applicants wishing to undertake an MEd will need to find a suitable supervisor by contacting the Faculty of Science, Health and Education
2. For further information, refer to the Rules for the degree Master of Education *

Enrolment and Fees

1. In any semester, full-time enrolment comprises 0.500 EFTSL.
2. In any semester, part-time enrolment comprises 0.250 EFTSL.
3. The census date for withdrawal without financial penalty or academic penalty is the Semester 1 or 2 census date.
4. Candidates pay full tuition fees.

EFTSL - Equivalent Full-Time Student Load. One year of full-time study equates to 1.000 EFTSL

Enquiries

Program Adviser, Education
Faculty of Science, Health and Education
Tel: +61 7 5459 4644; Email: education@usc.edu.au

* Subject to final approval