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Master of Education
Testamur Title of Degree: |
Master of Education |
Abbreviation: |
MEd |
Home Faculty: |
Education |
Duration: |
1 year full-time or part time equivalent |
Total Credit Points: |
48 |
Delivery Mode: |
On Campus (face to face with online support) |
Starting Session(s): |
Autumn, Spring |
Location: |
Wollongong |
UOW Course Code: |
576 |
CRICOS Code: |
000289M* |
Overview
The Master of Education is a higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, and it is desirable that students have some full-time workplace/teaching experience.
Entry Requirements
To qualify for admission into the Master of Education, a student must have a four year Bachelor degree with a major study in Education, or an equivalent qualification (e.g. BA plus GDipEd) from an approved institution. Other qualifications such as a three year qualification in Education or substantial professional experience may be considered as meeting these requirements and should be discussed with the Director of Graduate Teaching.
Credit Transfer
The Faculty of Education may approve up to 12 credit points of advanced standing in the Master of Education for accredited professional development courses or relevant tertiary study that is completed over and above the entry requirements. For further information check the Faculty of Education website under Postgraduate Courses.
Course Requirements
The MEd program comprises 48 credit points of study, chosen as follows:
a. EDGZ921 Introduction to Research and Inquiry (6 credit points) or equivalent. It is recommended that this subject be completed early in the program of study; and,
b. at least 24 credit points from a single specialisation (major study); and
c. the remaining 18 credit points of electives can be chosen from any Master of Education specialisation.
Students may need to discuss their proposed course of study with the relevant specialisation coordinator. Students wishing to take an elective from outside the Faculty of Education need to obtain approval from the Director of Graduate Teaching.
Specialisations (major study areas)
Adult Education/Vocational Education and Training/Higher Education
The Early Years
Educational Leadership
Information Technology in Education and Training
Literacy Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
Research Subjects
Subjects in the list below can be included in any MEd program. They do not constitute a separate major study area, but provide the various methodology and project subjects which can be included in the MEd and higher degrees.
Subjects |
Credit Points | |
EDGZ903 |
Minor Project in Education |
8 |
EDGZ906 |
Minor Project |
6 |
EDGZ912 |
Special Research Topic |
8 |
EDGZ920 |
Research Project Report |
2 |
EDGZ921 |
Introduction to Research and Inquiry* |
6 |
EDGZ926 |
Professional Project |
12 |
EDGZ965 |
Vygotskian Studies in Education |
4 |
* EDGZ921 is a compulsory subject in all MEd specialisations. |
Other Information
Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au