Master of Education (Basic level entry)

Graduates will be able to apply in-depth knowledge of:

• local and global, social, cultural, political and economic perspectives and practices associated with the education of children, young people and adults;
• curriculum, pedagogy and assessment, policies and practices designed to improve learning outcomes and well-being for students/clients;
• methods for fostering interdisciplinary and intercultural partnerships and working collaboratively;
• evaluate current literature in the field of education with an informed, critical perspective;
• develop dispositions, cognitive skills, reflective awareness and creativity to facilitate the application of evidence-based knowledge, skills and capacities to educational practices.

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.

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Indicative total fee $36,534

The amount shown here is indicative for an Australian citizen studying part-time, which is typically 4 subjects per year.

Fees may vary depending on:

• the subjects you choose
• credit from previous work experience
• your eligibility for government funding loans or subsidies such as HECS-HELP or a Commonwealth supported place.

To learn more, go to Fees or contact a student advisor.

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Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification.

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