Master of Education - Research

Overview

The Master of Education - Research is a specialised research degree for students who either wish to pursue research careers in education or whose future career will require them to interpret and apply the findings of educational research.  This degree is intended for students who are professionally qualified educators.

Entry Requirements

Entry is available to candidates with a Bachelors Honours degree with a major in Education; a Masters degree by coursework in Education; a Bachelors degree by coursework majoring in Education (or equivalent) where a Distinction average has been maintained; a Bachelors (degree) by coursework majoring in Education including additional research experience deemed appropriate by the Faculty of Education.

Course Requirements

1. The degree program shall involve:
   • research methods subjects chosen in consultation with supervisor;
   • a research proposal (EDGZ924); and
   • a thesis embodying the results of an investigation to the value of 48 credit points (THES912/924).
2. A candidate may not include in this degree program any subject which the candidate has previously taken and had credited towards a qualification accepted for admission under Section 1 of these requirements.

Course Program