Master of Education with Honours
Why study the Master of Education with Honours at UNE?
Factors which are likely to influence decisions on which units you propose to undertake and which degree to enter, whether to complete the degree by thesis alone or in combination with course work, are likely to include: (i) the extent of previous study in the area which you will pursue further in a thesis. This is likely to strongly influence the course work which you choose; (ii) your personal preferences, including whether you prefer to undertake fairly supervised and structured course work on the one hand, or largely self-directed and self-paced research work on the other; (iii) your background (if any) in research methodology. If you do not have background in this area, you will almost certainly be advised to include two units in this area; (iv) your future plans.
Career Opportunities
Research pathway which may lead directly into Doctoral programs
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DURATION
1.5 Years Full-time3 Years Part-time
FEES
Research Training Scheme2010 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 | MEd(Hons) | |||||||||||||||
| Course Type | Postgraduate Research | |||||||||||||||
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| Fees | Research Training Scheme | |||||||||||||||
| Total Credit Points | 72 | |||||||||||||||
| Benefits | RTS students are exempt from the requirement to pay student contribution and tuition fees. |
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| How to apply |
All students apply directly to Research Services at UNE using Research Services admission form(s). 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: (a) (i) hold the degree of Bachelor of Education of UNE; or (ii) 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 (iii) hold a graduate diploma relevant to the degree; or (iv) hold the Master of Education and have attained a level of Credit or better in eighteen points in Education; or (b) satisfy the Higher Degrees Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the faculty by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature. |
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| Additional Requirements | When a candidate applies for admission to the Master of Education (Hons) they are asked to indicate their preferred program of course work and a thesis topic and proposed supervisor(s). Based on your academic record and the information provided in your application for admission, the Faculty will determine your program of study and your supervisor(s). Both the program of study and supervisors are subject to change by the Faculty, at your request and in consultation with the supervisor(s) and relevant Head of School. |
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| Further Information | Contact Research Services on 1800 463 520 or 02 6773 2117 or email hdr@une.edu.au. |
1. Admission to Candidature
A candidate shall:
(a)(i) hold the degree of Bachelor of Education of The University of New England; or
(ii) 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
(iii) hold a graduate diploma relevant to the degree; or
(iv) hold the Master of Education; and
(v) have attained a level of Credit or better in 18 credit points in education; or
(b) satisfy the Higher Degree Research Committee, upon the recommendation of the Head of School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature.
* Generally it will be expected that Master of Education with Honours (Special Education) candidates will have had at least two years' experience post degree. In addition, Master of Education with Honours (Special Edcuation) candidates will be required to have successfully completed at least one unit in special education or have special education work experience.
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 Education with Honours.
(b) Candidates who meet the course requirements listed under Rule 3. and who specialise* shall be awarded the Master of Education with Honours in the following: Aboriginal Education; Adult Education; Arts Education; Communities, Cultures and Education; Curriculum Studies; Early Childhood Education; Gifted and Talented; Information and Communication Technology Education; International Schooling, Education and Development; Mathematics Education; Physical Education; Primary English Education; Science Education; Secondary English Education; Special Education*; Teacher Development; Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages; Teaching Languages Other Than English.
* In order to meet specialisation requirements for the Secondary English Education specialisation, candidates must complete their whole award in this area. In general, candidates for the Special Education specialisation must complete their whole award in this area to meet specialisation requirements. In special circumstances, however, exceptions may be made to this rule subject to approval by the school. For all other specialisations candidates must complete a minimum of five-eighths of the award in this area.
3. Course Requirements
3.1. To qualify for the award, a candidate shall pass 72 credit points as specified in Rules 3.2 and 6.
3.2. The course shall comprise either:
(a) 72 credit points from Group 1; or
(b) (i) 48 credit points from Group 2:
(ii) at least six credit points from Group 3;
(iii) at least six credit points from Group 4;
(iv) not more than 12 credit points from Group 5;
(v) not more than six credit points from Group 6
3.3. To qualify for the award of Master of Education with Honours (Secondary English Education), a candidate shall pass 72 credit points as specified in Rules 3.4 and 6.
3.4. The course shall comprise either:
(a) 72 credit points from Group 1; or
(b) (i) 48 credit points from Group 2:
(ii) at least six credit points from Group 3;
(iii) at least six credit points from Group 7;
(iv) at least six credit points from Group 8;
(v) at least six credit points from Group 9.
4. Period of Candidature
The maximum period of candidature shall be:
(a) 18 months as a full-time candidate;
(b) four years as a part-time candidate.
5. Progress and Conduct
Failure to obtain a result of Credit or better in each course work unit shall be deemed to be unsatisfactory progress under Rule 2.13.2.
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
EDUC/HS/PDAL 699:72
Group 2
EDUC/HS/PDAL 699:48
Group 3
EDCX 528; EHPS 591; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 4
EDAE 501; EDCX 510, 528, 547, 548, 594; EDEE 528, 529, 598; EDEC 500; EDIT 511, 513; EDLA 512, 517; EDLT 584; EDME 537; EDPE 541:12, 542:12; EDSE 563; EDSL 570, 577, 578, 580, 581; EDSP 585, 586; EDUC 596; EHPS 590, 591; GSB 752; IDIG 516; PDAL 596:6 or 12; PDAS 551, 574, 591, 595; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 5
COMM 423; EDAE 410, 415, 506; EDCX 410, 420, 446, 455, 473, 476, 509, 515, 522, 542, 547, 560, 570, 571; EDEC 442; EDEE 423; EDIT 412, 413, 415, 416, 419, 517, 518, 521; EDLA 418, 423, 429, 503, 510, 519; EDLT 584, 588, 573, 581; EDME 411, 433, 534; EDPE 443, 444, 542, 545; EDSE 464, 466, 468, 567; EDSL 515, 584; EDSP 443, 482, 484, 485, 489, 503, 505; EDSS 475; IDIG 512; PDAS 416, 471, 482; PEAC 504, 528, 552, 573; PHIL 533; PDPS 403; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 6
EDCX330; EDSP382; EDIT424; GEPL352; HSHM332; or any other unit approved by the school.
Group 7
EDEE 529, 598
Group 8
ENGL490
Group 9
ABEN 473; COMM 423, 425, 483, 485, 486, 488; ECT 403; ENCO 406, 408, 426, 429; ENGL 404, 475, 490; LING 452, 453; or any other unit approved by the school.