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Postgraduate USC-EDU-MAS-2023

Master of Education

Deepen your professional knowledge of education.

Build on your education expertise. Add a specialisation—you can choose from leadership, Steiner education, research or advanced education studies. Study part time and balance your life and career. Focus on researching education under expert guidance.

Available loans

Australian Higher Education Loan Program (HELP)

Total subjects

8

Price

From

$10,284

Study method

100% Online

Assessments

100% online

Credit available

Yes

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  • 2023

Degree details

What you'll learn
  • Work under USC’s highly trained staff to translate your ideas into a research project
  • Specialise in Steiner Education, Educational Leadership, Education Research or Advanced Education Studies
  • Have the flexibility to study online or on campus, with online learning materials designed to integrate into your busy lifestyle
Career opportunities
  • Academic
  • Education advisor
  • Head of Department
  • School or program leader
Entry requirements

Higher education

Candidates for the award of Master of Education are normally required to hold:

  • a 4-year bachelor degree (AQF Level 7 or equivalent) qualification from a recognised tertiary institution or equivalent in the education discipline, or
  • Graduate Certificate in Education (AQF Level 8 or equivalent), or similar qualification

Students that have a 3-year bachelor degree in the education discipline or a bachelor degree qualification in a discipline other than education, entry to the Master of Education can be through the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education, or similar qualification.

Students admitted to the program on the basis of completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education will not be eligible for credit.

UniSC accepts applications for multiple study periods throughout the year. These include Semester 1 applications which usually close in February, Semester 2 applications which usually close in July, as well as session-based and trimester-based study periods. As part of your application, UniSC will share information about the next available study period for this program.

Credit for previous study or work

If you've completed prior study or have relevant work experience, you may, under specified conditions, be eligible for credit towards your USC degree.

Description

A master’s degree designed to extend your knowledge of educational issues, deepen your professional expertise, providing skills needed to create a research-informed future for the education sector.

Degree structure details

Recommended Study Pattern

This program is offered part-time only.

The recommended study pattern is subject to change based on study period of enrolment. To learn more about the courses you will undertake in this program please refer to program structure.

Program structure

REQUIRED COURSES (2) 48 UNITS

EDN701 Researching Education (24 units)

EDN704 Communicating Education Research Outcomes (24 units)

REQUIRED RESEARCH COURSES (2) 48 UNITS

EDN702 Designing Research (24 units)

  • EDN703 Education Research Project (24 units)

PLUS SELECT 1 SPECIALISATION (48 UNITS) FROM:

  • Education Research
  • Steiner Education 
  • Educational Leadership
  • Advanced Education Studies

Program notes

  • The total number of units required to complete the program is 144 units.
  • Program structures are subject to change

Award Requirements

To attain the award of Master of Education,

  • Students are required to successfully complete 144 units in the Master of Education program structure

Please note this program is designed to be studied part-time.

Exit Points

Graduate Certificate in Steiner Education

Graduate Certificate in Education Research

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