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Master of Education
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Education |
Abbreviation: | MEd |
UOW Course Code: | 576 |
CRICOS Code: | 000289M |
Study Area / Disciplines / My University Key Words: | Education,Adult Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, Special Education, Vocational Education and Training, TESOL, Literacy Education, Information Technology in Education and Training, Educational Leadership, Early Years Education. |
Total Credit Points: | 48 |
Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring |
Delivery Mode: | On Campus (face to face with online support) |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
Course Description
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
Academic requirements, English requirements and credit transfer information are available from the Course Finder
Course Structure
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 need to obtain approval from the Director of Graduate Teaching.
Specialisations
Adult Education/Vocational Education and Training/Higher Education
Information Technology in Education and Training
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Interdisciplinary Studies in Education
Common Master of Education Subjects
Subjects in the list below can be included in any MEd program. They do not constitute a separate major study area, but provide various methodology and project subjects which can be included in the MEd and higher degrees.
Subject Code | Subject Name | Session | Credit Points |
Introduction to Assessment Theory and Practice in Contemporary Education | Not on offer for 2014 | 6 | |
Minor Project in Education | Autumn/Spring | 8 | |
Minor Project | Autumn/Spring | 6 | |
Special Research Topic | Autumn/Spring | 8 | |
Research Project Report | Autumn/Spring | 2 | |
Professional Project | Annual | 12 | |
Vygotskian Studies in Education | Not on offer for 2014 | 4 |
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au