- 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 2013: 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.
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
Enquiries
Faculty of Science, Health, Education and Engineering
Tel: +61 7 5456 5124
Email: education@usc.edu.au
Study Plan
This Study Plan is valid from Study Period 1, 2012.
For students who commenced study in this program prior to Study Period 1, 2012:
- 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.
Coursework option
Required course (2)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Dissertation B Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries | |||
| EDU703 Dissertation C Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries |
* Note: EDU709 should be included in your first semester of study.
Elective courses (6)
Select 6 elective courses from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Dissertation Final 12 units Hons School of Communication & Creative Industries | |||
| EDU702 Dissertation Final 24 units Hons Sch of Comm & Creative Industries | |||
| EDU704 Dissertation Final 36 units Hons Sch of Comm & Creative Industries | |||
| EDU705 Dissertation Final 48 units Hons Sch of Comm & Creative Industries | |||
| EDU708 Education Research an Introduction | |||
| EDU711 Professional Learning Project | |||
| EDU750 Professional Learning I | |||
| EDU730 Curriculum Development and Evaluation | |||
| EDU732 Pedagogies for Engagement |
TOTAL UNITS 96
Research option
Required courses (4)
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU709 Leadership for Learning Communities | |||
| EDU750 Assessment: Principles and Practices | |||
| EDU753 Contemporary Issues in Education | |||
| EDU710D Research Methods in Education |
* Note: EDU709 should be included in your first semester of study.
Elective course (1)
Select 1 elective course from:
| Course | Semester of offer | Units | Requisites |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDU700 Second Language Acquisition and Learning | |||
| EDU702 Second Language Teaching Methodologies | |||
| EDU704 Education Research an Introduction | |||
| EDU705 Research Methods in Education | |||
| EDU708 Designing an Education Research Proposal | |||
| EDU711 Education Research Project | |||
| EDU730 Professional Learning I | |||
| EDU732 Curriculum Development and Evaluation |
TOTAL UNITS 96