Master of Educational Administration
Why study the Master of Educational Administration at UNE?
The course is recognised as Australia's premier qualification for educational leaders in primary, secondary and tertiary institutions.
Career Opportunities
School principal, Executive staff.
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Degree Snapshot
DURATION
0.5 Years Full-time1 Year Full-time
Up to 2 years Part-time
Up to 4 years Part-time
FEES
CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee2009 STUDY OPTIONS
Armidale
Semester 1, Off CampusSemester 1, On Campus
Semester 2, Off Campus
Semester 2, On Campus
How to Apply
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| Official Abbreviation | MEdAdmin | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | CSP (quotas apply) or Full Fee | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 24 or 48 |
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| How to apply |
New students to UNE apply to study on or off campus through UAC. For more information, click here
Former or current students apply to study on or off campus directly to UNE using the postgraduate admission form. For more information, click here |
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| Intensive Schools | Intensive mandatory schools may be a requirement of some of the units in this course. See Unit Catalogue for specific requirements. |
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| Entry Requirements | A candidate must have had three years' experience in an educational institution or in education services delivery; and (a) hold a degree or a three year diploma of a university; or (b) hold a Graduate Certificate in Educational Management; or (c) satisfy the Faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Academic Colours |
magenta (BCC 198) |
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| Further Information | 
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1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall have had appropriate experience* in an educational institution or in education services delivery and
(a) hold the degree or a three-year diploma of a university; or
(b) hold a Graduate Certificate in Educational Management; or
(c) satisfy the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
2. Award of the Degree
(a) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3 and who have not specialised shall be awarded the Master of Educational Administration.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements under Rule 3 and who specialise in Higher Education shall be awarded the Master of Educational Administration (Higher Education).
3. Course Requirements
3.1 (a) To qualify for the award of Master of Educational Administration a candidate admitted under Rule 1 (a) or (c) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 3.1 (b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 1;
(ii) the unit in Group 2B;
(iii) at least 12 credit points from Group 2A;
(iv) not more than 18 credit points from Group 2C;
(v) not more than 24 credit points from Group 3-5.
3.2 (a) To qualify for the award of Master of Educational Administration a candidate admitted under Rule 1 (b) must pass 24 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2 (b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 2B;
(ii) at least 6 credit points from Group 2A;
(iii) not more than 12 credit points from Group 3-5.
3.3 (a) To qualify for the award of Master of Educational Administration (Higher Education) candidates admitted under Rule 1 (a) or (c) shall pass 48 credit points as specified in Rules 3.3 (b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 2B;
(ii) the units in Group 4;
(iii) 12 credit points from Group 5.
3.4 (a) To qualify for the award of Master of Educational Administration (Higher Education), a candidate admitted under Rule 1 (b) shall pass 24 credit points as specified under Rules 3.4 (b) and 6.
(b) The course shall comprise:
(i) the unit in Group 2B;
(ii) 18 credit points from Groups 4-5.
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4. Period of Candidature
(a) For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(a) or (c), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(i) one year as a full-time candidate;
(ii) four years as a part-time candidate.
(b) For candidates admitted under Rule 1.(b), the maximum period of candidature shall be:
(i) one year as a full-time candidate;
(ii) two years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Refer to the University General Rule on Academic Progress.
6. Units Offered
All units listed below for this award have a value of six credit points except where indicated after a colon.
Group 1
PDAS 401
Group 2A
PDAL 596:6 or 12; PDAS 551, 570, 574, 577, 578, 580, 581, 591, 595; or any other unit approved by the school
Group 2B
EHPS 590
Group 2C
PDAL 599:18; or any other unit approved by the faculty
Group 3
PDAS 400, 405, 415, 416, 430, 471, 478, 479, 482, 484, 488; PDPS 433; or any other unit approved by the school
Group 4
PDAS 482, 485, 551; PDAS 403:12
Group 5
PDAS 415, 430, 479, 574, 595
* Generally it will be expected that candidates will have had three years experience.
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