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Master of Education

Official Abbreviation MEd
Course Type Postgraduate
Commencement Sem 1 and Sem 2 if available
Study Mode On and Off Campus
Course Duration
  • 1 Year Full-time
  • 2 Years Part-time
Fees CSP or Full Fee
Total Credit Points 48
Overview
Intensive Schools N/A
Entry Requirements

A candidate shall

· Hold the degree of Bachelor of Education of UNE; or

· Hold a bachelor degree of a university and either a diploma in the field of education or the equivalent of one year of full-time study in education beyond that required for a three-year first degree; or

· Hold a three-year Diploma in Teaching and a graduate diploma relevant to the degree; or

· Hold a post-initial teaching graduate diploma relevant to the degree*; or

· Hold the Graduate Certificate in Behaviour Management, or Graduate Certificate TESOL or other relevant Graduate Certificate.*

· Hold the Graduate Diploma in Adult Education, or Graduate Diploma in Education Studies (TESOL)* or;

· Hold the Graduate Certificate Education Studies; or

· Satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.

· *subject to final approval

Additional Entry Requirements N/A
Course Rules

Credit Point Requirements

To qualify for the award a candidate shall complete a total of 48 credit points.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule under relevant specialistaion or undesignated program section:

Approved Specialisations:

Aboriginal Education
Adult Education
Archaeology and Ancient History
Arts Education
Biological Sciences
Communities
Computing Studies
Cultures and Education
Curriculum Studies
Gifted and Talented
Information and Communication Technology Education
International Schooling
Education and Development
Mathematics Education
Physical Education
Physical Sciences
Primary English Education
Secondary English Education
Science Education
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Teaching Languages Other Than English
Web Mediated Learning. 

Please note that students are required to complete 30 credit points towards their specialisation and also meet the requirements of the degree of at least 12 credit points from Group 1 and 36 credit points from Group 2.

Special Topics in Education (Reading Units):
These units are individually tailored to meet the requirements of students wishing to specialise in a particular topic related to the interests and competence of a member of staff.  They are reading study units with set assessment, approved by the Head of School.  If you wish to undertake such a unit, you should indicate the topic proposed (in one or two sentences) and the proposed Unit Co-ordinator.  If you have enrolled in a Special Topic it is your responsibility to make early contact with your Unit Coordinator to begin work.

 
Career Opportunities N/A
Practical, Clinical or Work Experience None
Double Degree Opportunities None
Advanced Standing None
Fast Track None
Other Benefits N/A
Honours None
Scholarships None
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