Master of Education

National and state initiatives are emphasising the importance of continuing professional learning for qualified teachers and postgraduate qualifications in education are now favourably considered in applications for promotion in school systems. The Master of Education can enable graduates to better position themselves for career advancement and educational leadership in a range of contexts. Graduates of this degree may also be eligible to continue their studies at a doctoral level.

Higher education

Higher education An education/teaching degree assessed as being the equivalent of a four-year Australian degree (normally a Bachelor of Education or a four-year combined/double education degree e.g. BSc/BEd) OR a three-year degree in a non-education discipline (e.g. Arts, Science, Commerce) plus a minimum one-year teaching qualification such as a Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching or equivalent.

English Proficiency Requirements

Applicants need to meet Curtin’s English Language requirement as all degrees are taught in English.

Curtin requires all applicants to demonstrate proficiency in English. You normally need ONE of the following:

• Successful completion of a half a year full-time (equivalent to 0.5 EFTSL) of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree level study at a recognised University in Australia, New Zealand, Republic of Ireland or United Kingdom
• Successful completion of at least one year full-time or equivalent of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree level study at a recognised University in Canada, Singapore, South Africa or United States of America
• Successful completion of an undergraduate or postgraduate coursework degree from a recognised overseas University, assessed by Curtin University as comparable to the educational level of an Australian Bachelor or Master Degree in which Curtin University recognised English was the sole language of instruction.
• Achievement of the required score on the International English Language Testing System (Academic)* English proficiency test: o Listening 6.0 o Reading 6.0 o Writing 6.0 o Speaking 6.0 o Overall score 6.5 You may also demonstrate English proficiency using the following tests https://study.curtin.edu.au/applying/english-language-requirements/ 

*** Please Note: If any academic or legal document is not in English, you must provide a colour scan of the non-English documents, including a colour scan of the official English translations of these documents. This is for comparison purposes. ***

Special requirements

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks and other essential study materials.

Credit for Recognised Learning (CRL) is assessed on individual merit and is awarded for different types of learning, for example, studies you have previously completed or for relevant work experience. Students must be admitted in an award degree of study before lodging their completed CRL application, along with all required supporting documentation for a formal assessment. To apply for CRL, please visit the Curtin University website: https://study.curtin.edu.au/credit/

It is important to note accepted documentation includes scans of the original Transcripts and/or Award Certificate; front and back; in colour; and original size. For further information see the scanned documents and certification requirements and guidelines. More information about the policies and procedures related to CRL assessment and appealing a CRL assessment outcome can be found in the Credit for Recognised Learning Policy (PDF).

The Master of Education degree is designed for educators working in a range of educational contexts who hold a four-year teacher education degree or equivalent. Students will utilise and build on their existing professional knowledge, practices and contexts, with an emphasis on curriculum and pedagogical leadership and innovation. Students can select from subjects enabling advanced specialisation in one of three areas of expertise: • Innovative Learning and Teaching • Innovative STEM Education • Cultural and Linguistic Diversity Alternatively, to provide maximum flexibility, students can also customise their degree by choosing any combination of subjects from across these specialisations. The degree incorporates a Negotiated Capstone Project where students investigate an area of individual or professional interest to understand and transform educational knowledge, real-world practices and challenges.

Please note that this course is only available to applicants who are residing in Australia for the duration of their degree. As this course doesn’t hold CRICOS registration international students on a Student VISA are not permitted to undertake this course.

Recommended Study Pattern

The Master of Education consists of 3 core subjects, (one subject is a double subject) and a choice of either a specialisation, or 4 optional subjects

Core subjects

CUR-EDMC500 Perspectives on Educational Research

CUR-EDMC600 Education in a Post-Truth Era

CUR-EDMC502 Negotiated Capstone Project - This is a double subject, meaning the study load for this subject is equivalent to a full-time load during the study period of enrolment.

Specialisations (Choose one or pick 4 optional subjects from list)

Innovative Learning and Teaching specialisation

CUR-EDMP620 Empowering Learners Through Social Justice Leadership

CUR-EDMP630 Pedagogies for Learner and Community Diversity

CUR-EDMP610 Emerging Technologies and the Future of Learning

CUR-EDMP600 Education for a Future: Learning for Sustainability

OR

Innovative STEM Education specialisation

CUR-EDMS600 Becoming a Leader of STEM Education

CUR-EDMS610 Designing STEM Integration

CUR-EDMP610 Emerging Technologies and the Future of Learning

CUR-EDMP600 Education for a Future: Learning for Sustainability

OR

Cultural and Linguistic Diversity specialisation

CUR-EDML600 Leading Learning in Multilingual Contexts

CUR-EDML501 Language Teaching Methodologies

CUR-EDMP610 Emerging Technologies and the Future of Learning

CUR-EDML502 Language in Society

OR

Customise your degree

Alternatively, you can customise your degree by choosing 4 subjects from the below list:

CUR-EDMP620 Empowering Learners Through Social Justice Leadership

CUR-EDMP630 Pedagogies for Learner and Community Diversity

CUR-EDMP610 Emerging Technologies and the Future of Learning

CUR-EDMP600 Education for a Future: Learning for Sustainability

CUR-EDMS600 Becoming a Leader of STEM Education

CUR-EDMS610 Designing STEM Integration

CUR-EDML600 Leading Learning in Multilingual Contexts

CUR-EDML501 Language Teaching Methodologies

CUR-EDML502 Language in Society

The standard full-time study load is two subjects per study period.

You can download an enrolment planner via the link below that will allow you to determine the recommended sequence of enrolment based on your study period of commencement in the Master of Education.

Master of Education enrolment planner (XLS)

Please note that if you wish to complete your degree in one year, you will need to maintain a full-time enrolment of two subjects per study period throughout your degree. You will also need to enrol according to the recommended sequence (based on your study period of commencement).

Subjects will not generally be offered in every study period and may not be available at the time that you wish to study them. Your progression in the degree may be impacted if you do not follow the recommended sequence of enrolment. If you wish to enrol in a part-time load then please select one subject from the two listed for each study period.

Award Requirements

To qualify for the award of Master of Education, students must complete three core subjects, and either a specialisation or 4 optional subjects in the course structure (7 subjects total).

Choose your subjects

Majors

This degree consists of 3 core subjects and a selection of 4 subjects from the optional subjects list. EDMC502 Negotiated Research Project is a core double subject and can only be taken in the final study period of the degree.

Changes for 2022:

The Master of Education has undergone a major change.

The new degree structure to be implemented from 2022 includes new subjects and updated subjects which have changed titles.

Students admitted to the Master of Education prior to 2022 who need to undertake new subjects will not be disadvantaged by these changes. Those who have been following the recommended study pattern will not have their degree lengthened as a result of these changes.

Transitional arrangements for existing students will depend upon the subjects already successfully completed (or for which credit has been granted) prior to 2022.

The Transition Tables below show all subjects in the Master of Education that have been removed from the structure or undergone a title change, and they show details of the recommended replacement subjects. Transitional Enrolment Planners are also provided below, to assist students to plan their own transitional arrangements.

Master of Education Transition Tables 2022 (PDF)

Master of Education Transition Planner for students admitted prior to 2022 (XLS)

It is important to note:

- Replacement subjects are not necessarily equivalent to the old subject

- Replacement subjects may be offered in different study periods to the old subject

- Transitional enrolment planners are only suitable for use by students who were admitted to the degree prior to SP1 2022

For further information/advice regarding this change, please contact Curtin University.