Master of Education (Basic level entry)

Professional recognition

This degree does not lead to teacher registration in Australia.

Career objectives

Graduates are suitable for careers in a variety of positions ranging from work as teachers in school classrooms, school coordinators and principals, curriculum and policy advisers in departments of education, and as advisers to government and other policy makers.

Higher education

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.

English Proficiency Requirements

Flinders University conducts an English Language proficiency check on applications submitted for consideration to its courses. 
This will be met in a number of ways, including if the applicants: 

• first language is English (i.e. citizenship is held for a country where English is the official language)
• completed secondary schooling in Australia
• completed prior study in English (e.g. a Certificate IV or higher from a recognised Australian training institution)
• completed one semester of full-time equivalent tertiary study at a higher education institution 
• completed a recognised Foundation Studies or bridging program 
• performance in the Special Tertiary Admissions Test  (STAT) meets the University's admissions requirements 
• registered with an Australian professional registration body relevant to the applicant's proposed course (e.g. applicant holds current registration as a Registered Nurse, General Practitioner, Teacher, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker and such in Australia)
• achieved a score within an international English language proficiency test such as IELTS, PTE, TOEFL or Cambridge CAE that meets the minimum proficiency for the university
• completed an approved English language course from a registered English Language Intensive Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) Provider

In some instances, applicants may be asked to provide evidence they meet the requirements if the information required is not available in their application. 

Credit transfer may be granted, on application, for prior study completed in a relevant honours, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master degree; accredited professional development; or relevant work experience.

Applications for credit transfer are assessed on a case by case basis according to Flinders University policies. Students must be made an offer for entry into a degree before lodging their completed credit transfer application, along with all necessary documentation for formal assessment. More information is available at www.flinders.edu.au/credit

This degree is intended for people currently employed in education, education management and for those who have an interest in developing their knowledge and practice in these areas. It introduces knowledge and skills in your area of interest, with a focus on understanding and changing practice.

It provides an introduction to matters of educational policy and practice and offers educational topics of particular value or interest to the student including educational research methods topics.

It is 2 years in length on a full-time basis and can also be undertaken part-time. 

Recommended Study Pattern

Students are required to undertake study two compulsory subjects: EDUC9761  Approaches to Research and EDUC9719  Independent Research Study. The remaining subjects to complete the basic entry level for the course are chosen from an extensive range of elective subjects. 

As a guide, full-time students generally undertake four subjects per semester and part-time students undertake two subjects per semester.

Award Requirements

To complete the requirements of the Master of Education (Basic level entry), students must successfully complete two core (compulsory) subjects and fourteen elective subjects chosen from an extensive range of electives.