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Former or current domestic UNE students apply to study on or off campus direct to UNE

International Students

Admission to Candidature

A candidate shall:
(a) hold a four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University or tertiary institution; or
(b) hold a bachelor degree and a one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised University; or
(c) hold the the Graduate Certificate in eLearning or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies) or the Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education or the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education or the Graduate Certificate in International Schooling, Education and Development or the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership or the Graduate Certificate in Special Education or the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages of the University of New England or equivalent*; or
(d) hold the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies of the University of New England; or
(e) hold a four year degree of a University approved by the School**; or
(f) satisfy the School by means of other qualifications and relevant experience of adequate preparation for candidature**; and
(g) comply with the University's English Language requirements.

*Candidates admitted under (c) shall specialise in the same area as their Graduate Certificate or not specialise.
**Candidates admitted without a pre-service teaching qualification shall not be permitted to undertake the following specialisations: Indigenous Australian Education; International Schooling, Education and Development; Literature and New Literacies; School Leadership; TESOL.

Advanced Standing

The maximum advanced standing shall be for units counting 24 credit points which are deemed to be equivalent to units offered by the University and approved for the course comprising:
(a) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have been counted towards another postgraduate qualification at this or another University;
(b) up to 24 credit points on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at another University;
(c) up to 24 credit points for units completed towards the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies) or the Graduate Certificate in eLearning or the Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education or the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education or the Graduate Certificate in International Schooling and Development or the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership or the Graduate Certificate in Special Education or the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages of the University of New England.

(d) There shall be no maximum advanced standing on the basis of units that have not counted towards another postgraduate qualification that have been completed at this University.

Period of Candidature

For candidates admitted under Rule (a), (b), (e) or (f), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) two years as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to four years as a part-time candidate.

For candidates admitted under Rule (c) or (d), the period of candidature shall be:
(a) six months as a full-time candidate;
(b) up to two years as a part-time candidate.

Course Requirements

To qualify for the award, and except with the permission of the School, a candidate shall:
(a) pass units to the value 48 credit points at 500-level as specified in Schedule A or Schedule B; and
(b) obtain a minimum Credit grade point average in 18 credit points completed towards the Master of Education before commencing EDUC599:12 or PDAL599:12.

(c) If enrolled under the terms of the Pathway Articulation Agreement with the NSW Department of Education and Training, complete 24 credit points in School Leadership.

Program of Study

Candidates shall complete an approved program of study as outlined in the Course Schedule comprising:

Schedule A - To view complete Program of Study click here

Schedule B - Approved Specialisations

eLearning
Gifted and Talented Education
Indigenous Australian Education
International Schooling, Education and Development
Literature and New Literacies
School Leadership
Special Education
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

Articulation Program

If enrolled under the terms of the Pathway Articulation Agreement with the NSW Department of Education and Training, complete 24 credit points in School Leadership.

School Leadership

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 coordinator. If you have enrolled in a Special Topic it is your responsibility to make early contact with your unit coordinator to begin work.

Award of Degree

(a) A candidate who meets the course requirements and does not specialise shall be awarded the Master of Education.
(b) A candidate who meets the course requirements and does specialise shall be awarded the Master of Education in one of the following: eLearning; Gifted and Talented Education; Indigenous Australian Education; International Schooling, Education and Development; Literature and New Literacies; School Leadership; Special Education; and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Exit Pathways

(a) A candidate who has completed 24 credit points towards the Master of Education in accordance with the requirements for Schedule A may exit with the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies.
(b) A candidate who has completed 24 credit points towards the Master of Education may exit with the corresponding named Graduate Certificate defined as follows:

eLearning: EDIT521 and 18 credit points from the following units: EDIT 513, 517, 518, 523
Gifted and Talented Education: EDLT581 and 18 credit points from the following units: EDLT 573, 582, 584, 588
Indigenous Australian Education: EDCX515 and 18 credit points from the following units: EDCX 509, 510, 528, 560
International Schooling, Education and Development: EDCX555 and 18 credit points from the following units: EDCX 542, 547, 548, 560
Literature and New Literacies: EDEE 518, 520, 521, 523
School Leadership: EDSL577 and 18 credit points from the following units: EDSL 515, 570, 578, 584
Special Education: EDSP 501, EDSP502 and 12 credit points from the following units: EDSP 503, 504, 505
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages: EDLA 503, 510; EDLI 502, 504

Dissertation

1. A candidate who completes the course requirements prescribed in (b) shall submit a dissertation embodying an original investigation of a topic within their chosen specialisation.
2. Depending on the topic under investigation, the approval of the relevant Ethics Committee must be sought if required.
3. The School, on advice of the course coordinator, shall appoint a supervisor, who shall be a member of the teaching or research staff of the University or an associate of the University and on the UNE register of supervisors. The supervisor shall advise and supervise the candidate during the period of candidature.
4. Except with the permission of the School, on the recommendation of the supervisor, the dissertation shall not exceed 15,000 words of text, excluding appendices.
5. Candidates shall be required to enrol in and complete the dissertation in one or more consecutive teaching periods.

Submission of Dissertation

1. Electronic submission of the dissertation is highly recommended. Alternatively two soft bound and one unbound copy of the dissertation together with a certificate from the supervisor certifying that the dissertation is in a form suitable for examination can be submitted to the School following liaison with the course coordinator.
2. At least one month prior to the date of submission candidates shall inform the School of Education of their intention to submit a dissertation.
3. The Head of School Course Advisory Committee (HOSCAC) shall, on the recommendation of the course coordinator, appoint two examiners. Normally, at least one examiner shall be external to the University.
4. Each examiner shall be informed of the name of the other examiner. The examiners may consult. They shall inform the Head of School Course Advisory Committee if, before submitting their reports, they have consulted.

Examination of Dissertation

1. (a) Normally within one month of receipt of the dissertation the examiners shall decide whether to recommend that the dissertation be given the grade of Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction, or that it be revised for re-examination.
(b) In cases where a candidate has been required to revise the dissertation for re-examination, the dissertation shall be given the grade of Pass or Fail.
(c) The examiners may consult with the supervisor prior to preparing their reports.
(d) The examiners shall submit to the Head of School Course Advisory Committee their report(s) on the dissertation, along with their recommendation(s) on the grade.

2. (a) In the event of a disagreement between the examiners, they may be asked to consult and report to the Head of School Course Advisory Committee.
(b) If the examiners are unable to reach an agreement, the Head of School Course Advisory Committee shall refer their reports to a sub-committee appointed by the Chair for a recommendation.

3. (a) After considering the examiner's recommendation(s) and report(s), any comments from the supervisor and any recommendations from the appointed sub-committee, the Head of School Course Advisory Committee may:
(i) recommend that the dissertation be awarded the grade of Fail, Pass, Credit, Distinction or High Distinction;
(ii) allow the candidate to revise the dissertation for re-examination;
(iii) appoint an additional examiner or examiners.
(b) The candidate, the supervisor and examiners shall be informed of the decision and the candidate shall be provided with a copy of the examiners report(s).

4. After the Head of School Course Advisory Committee has awarded the grade of Pass or higher, the course coordinator shall be contacted for advice on archival processes for the completed dissertation.

Appeals

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Appeals.

Improper Conduct

Candidates are referred to the University Policy on Plagiarism and Academic Misconduct.