2017 Postgraduate Courses
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Master of Education Advanced | 2017

Testamur Title of Degree:

Master of Education Advanced

Abbreviation:

 MEdAdv

UOW Course Code:

 1441

CRICOS Code:

 088676F

Total Credit Points:

 96

Duration:

 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Home Faculty:

 Faculty of Social Sciences

Intake Session(s):

 Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake November*

Delivery Mode:

 On-campus, Distance

Delivery Campus 

 Wollongong

Additional Information:

Course Finder

*EDU Intake November is only available for the TESOL specialisation via distance.

Overview

The Master of Education Advanced is a higher degree for both professional educators and for those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or in Educational Leadership. The degree extends the course learning outcomes of the Master of Education, in a two year program.

The Master of Education Advanced offers candidates the opportunity to specialise in either TESOL, or Educational Leadership, introducing them to the contemporary trends and issues in research, theory and practice.

Entry Requirements

Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Education Advanced will be able to:

  1. Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theory and practice in one main specialised discipline as well as one secondary discipline within the field of education in national and/or international contexts.
  2. Demonstrate expert, specialised and technical knowledge in broad educational areas of pedagogy, assessment and curriculum designed to address the needs of diverse learners across a range of educational contexts.
  3. Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information to solve complex problems in the educational field.
  4. Conduct independent research and inquiry, involving higher order conceptualisation, innovative ideas and personal initiative.
  5. Demonstrate professional leadership through interpreting and communicating pedagogical knowledge and professional skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Course Structure

The Master of Education Advanced requires the successful completion of at least 96 credit points, comprising:

  1. 72 credit points in the selected specialisation; and
  2. 24 credit points in an additional focus area.

No more than 24 credit points (four subjects) shall be completed at 800 level.

Specialisations

There are two specialisations for the Master of Education Advanced:

  1. TESOL, with options for further study in one of the following focus areas:
  1. Educational Leadership, with options for further study in one of the following focus areas:

Detailed subject information is available from the specialisation pages listed above.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Professional Recognition/Accreditation

The University of Wollongong is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of ESL qualifications for primary/pecondary trained teachers.  DE accreditation is dependent upon subject choice.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au

Last reviewed: 8 June, 2017