- The Master of Education provides research or coursework pathways to support your engagement in higher education at the postgraduate level.
- The coursework option provides a range of courses that will provide opportunities for you to engage with theory and link it directly to practice in your education context.
- The research option provides you with access to research training and offers an opportunity for you to engage in the development of a guided research project.
Program summary
Program title: Master of Education
Award abbreviation: MEd
Degree type: coursework and research
Study mode: on campus
Duration: 1 year full-time or equivalent part-time
Commence: Semester 1 and 2
Fee type 2012: Commonwealth supported places, postgraduate coursework places
Total courses: 8 (96 units)
USC program code: ED704
CRICOS code: 073276A. Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student Visa.
Enhance your professional qualifications and improve your teaching career.
The Master of Education offers you the opportunity to develop advanced knowledge and understanding in education, research skills, and a strong foundation for furthering your career as an educational professional.
The program is aimed at practising professionals working as educators in primary or secondary schools, early childhood, higher education and adult and vocational education. You can choose to follow either a coursework option for professional development or undertake a research project.
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5456 5124
Email: education@usc.edu.au
Admission requirements
Candidates for the award of Master of Education are normally required to hold either:
- an appropriate 4-year bachelor degree or equivalent from a recognised tertiary institution focused on education
OR
- a 3-year bachelor degree from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent, PLUS at least one year of appropriate education-based professional experience
Refer also to the University's English language proficiency requirements.
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2011.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2011:
- Find the Student Handbook for the semester in which you commenced.
- Select the program in which you are enrolled.
- Scroll down to your relevant Program Structure.
Program requirements and notes
- Students are required to successfully complete 96 units as specified in the Master of Education program structure.
- Refer to related policies, rules, plans and procedures.
- Not available to international students on aStudent Visa.
Coursework option
Required course: (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
| EDU703 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment |
Elective courses: (6)
Select 6 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Landscapes, place and people | |||
| EDU702 Green Justice: Environment and Social Issues | |||
| EDU704 Introduction to Peace and Conflict Studies | |||
| EDU705 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| EDU708 Gender and Culture | |||
| EDU711 Community Development and Social Action | |||
| EDU750 Introduction to Development Studies | |||
| EDU730 International Community Development and Global Justice | |||
| EDU732 Landscapes, place and people |
* Please note: not available until 2012
TOTAL UNITS 96
Research option
Required courses: (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Indigenous Peoples and the Environment | |||
| EDU750 Understanding Cultural Diversity | |||
| EDU753 Community Development and Social Action | |||
| EDU710 Introduction to Research Concepts and Design |
Elective course: (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Qualitative Research Methods | ||||
| EDU702 Advanced Quantitative Research Methods | ||||
| EDU704 Honours Reading Course for BU401 and BU402 | ||||
| EDU705 | ||||
| EDU708 Education Research an Introduction | ||||
| EDU711 Professional Learning Project | ||||
| EDU730 | ||||
| EDU732 |
* Please note: not available until 2012.
TOTAL UNITS 96