Postgraduate Programs in Adult Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education @ 21st Century.

Welcome to the Adult Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training @ 21st Century suite of courses. This new suite of programs is designed to respond to the emerging importance of adult education, tertiary and VET and provides programs for those wanting improve their current practice and employment opportunities or to qualify as professionals in any of these areas.

The full suite of Adult Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education and Training courses are:

• Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training
• Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training
• Master of Education in Vocational Education and Training

• Graduate Certificate in Adult Education
• Graduate Diploma in Adult Education
• Master of Education in Adult Education

• Graduate Certificate in Higher Education
• Graduate Diploma in Higher Education
• Master of Education in Higher Education
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• Doctor of Education: Adult Education, Higher Education and VET

The programs have:

• Online flexible mode
• Modular format
• Problem and work based learning model
• Opportunities for individual specialisations in adult, higher and VET

Why don't you contact us and become part of the Adult Education, Higher Education and VET program.

Assoc Prof Peter Kell.
Co-Ordinator Adult Education, Higher Education and VET

Graduate Certificate in Vocational Education and Training:

Normal entry requirements

Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.

Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.

Purpose of Program

Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in vocational educational training settings such as TAFE, industry training, VET in Schools and professional or community organisations involved in vocational education and training. The VET program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in VET and using new technologies of learning in VET.

Course structure: Graduate Certificate in VET

The Graduate Certificate of Vocational Education and Training consists of 24 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

40 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

Graduate Diploma in Vocational Education and Training:

Normal entry requirements

Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.

Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.

Purpose of Program

Graduate Diploma is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in vocational educational training settings such as TAFE, industry training, VET in Schools and professional or community organisations involved in vocational education and training. The VET program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in VET and using new technologies of learning in VET.   The Diploma offers opportunities for students to develop projects that focus on innovations in professional development, teaching and learning and leadership in a VET workplace.  

Course structure: Graduate Diploma in VET

The Graduate Diploma in VET consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

16 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

 

Master of Education in Vocational Education and Training:

Normal entry requirements

Entry requirements are consistent with general requirements for Master of Education. Please consult the course co-ordinator for advice   

Purpose of Program

The master of education program is an introductory higher degree for professional educators and candidates interested in working on issues and questions in VET. This program is of particular relevance to participants who are either currently aspiring to leading and managing in VET. This includes managers of VET in TAFE, registered training organizations, industrial training organisations, training advisory boards and other VET providers. This program in combination with the subjects from the educational leadership would suit aspiring and current heads of schools and associate Institute directors in TAFE.

Course structure: Master of Education in VET(VET)

The Master of Education (VET) consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

24 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

The remaining credit points can be chosen from the list above, or from other appropriate programs, in consultation with the program co-ordinator.

Graduate Certificate in Adult Education:

Normal entry requirements

Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.

Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.

Purpose of Program

Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioner in adult and further education including foundation studies in TAFE, Adult and Community Education providers and professional or community organisations involved in adult and community education. The Adult Education program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in adult and community education as well as the new technologies of learning.

Course structure: Graduate Certificate in Adult Education

The Graduate Certificate in Adult Education consists of 24 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

16 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

 

Graduate Diploma in Adult Education:

Normal entry requirements

Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.

Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access that enables them to complete these tasks.

Purpose of Program

Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs such as Cert IV in workplace learning and assessment.

Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in adult and further education including foundation studies in TAFE, Adult and Community Education providers and professional or community organisations involved in adult and community education. The Adult Education program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in adult and community education as well as the new technologies of learning. The Diploma offers opportunities for students to develop projects that focus on innovations in professional development, teaching and learning and leadership in an adult and community education workplace

Course structure: Graduate Diploma in Adult Education

The Graduate Diploma in Adult Education consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

40 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

 

Master of Education in Adult Education:

Normal entry requirements

Entry requirements are consistent with general requirements for Master of Education. Please consult the course co-ordinator for advice   

Purpose of Program

The master of education program is an introductory higher degree for professional educators and candidates interested in working on issues and questions in continuing and further education. This program is of particular relevance to participants who are either currently aspiring to leading and managing in adult and community education providers particularly in "second chance" training, literacy and skills programs. This includes managers and organisers of programs in TAFE, registered training organizations, industrial training organization and community based programs. This program in combination with the subjects from the educational leadership would suit aspiring and current co-ordinators, organisers and directors of adult, further and community programs.

Course structure: Master of Education (Adult Education)

The Master of Education (Adult Education) consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

24 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

The remaining credit points can be chosen from the list above, or from other appropriate programs, in consultation with the program co-ordinator.

Graduate Certificate in Higher Education :

Normal entry requirements

Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs.

Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access to a workplace that enables them to complete these tasks.

Purpose of Program

Graduate Certificate is designed to provide and introductory program in teaching and learning for teaching and academic staff in universities and higher education institutes The Higher Education program offers opportunities for university staff to develop innovations in teaching and learning education as well as respond to the new technologies of learning in universities and higher education.

Course structure: Graduate Certificate in Higher Education

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education consists of 24 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

16 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

Graduate Diploma in Higher Education

Normal entry requirements

Bachelors degree related to area of expertise, but consideration will be given for work experience professional experience and other related programs.

Note: The course involves significant workplace and/or community project based assessment and students should have employment or access that enables them to complete these tasks.

Purpose of Program

Graduate Certificate is designed to assist a broad range of practitioners in teaching and learning in university and higher education institutions. The Higher Education program offers opportunities for students to develop innovations in teaching and learning, leadership and management in university teaching as well as the new technologies of learning. The Diploma offers opportunities for students to develop projects that focus on innovations in professional development, teaching and learning and leadership in universities and higher education institutes.

Course structure: Graduate Diploma in Higher Education;

The Graduate Diploam in Higher Education consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

40 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

Master of Education in Higher Education:

Normal entry requirements

Entry requirements are consistent with general requirements for Master of Education. Please consult the course co-ordinator for advice   

Purpose of Program

The master of education program is an introductory higher degree for professional educators and candidates interested in working on issues and questions in university and higher education institutes. This program is of particular relevance to participants who are either currently aspiring to leading and managing teaching and learning in a university setting. This includes program managers, course co-ordinators and heads of department in universities and higher education institutes. This program in combination with the subjects from the educational leadership would suit those either in these positions or intending to take up a leadership role in university teaching and learning.

Course structure: Master of Education in Higher Education: (Higher Education)

The Master of Education (Higher Education) consists of 48 credit points, chosen as follows:

Plus

At least 24 credit points chosen from the list below, in consultation with the program co-ordinator:

*NB each subject has designated modules for VET studies

The remaining credit points can be chosen from the list above, or from other appropriate programs, in consultation with the program co-ordinator.

Doctor Of Education: Adult Education, Higher  Education & VET  

Entry :

1. An appropriate Masters degree with completed at credit level or better or completion of a bachelors degree with Honours Class II or higher.
2. Professional experience (minimum 3 years)

Duration of Program: 3 years fulltime

Purpose of Program: The Doctor of Education is a designed to enable students to conduct a research project related to their practice. The programs enable students to conduct a research in an area of interest related to their work. The research is generally designed to improve practice and assist to develop innovative responses to contemporary issues in adult education, higher education and VET.   The Doctor of Education degree consists of one-third course work component and two-thirds research/thesis component.

Fees: The program is a research degree under the Research training Scheme and does not attract domestic fees. For international students fees are $(AUS) 6,900

Course Structure: Doctor Of Education: Adult Education, Higher Education & VET

Doctor of Education consists of

Coursework Component

• 48 Credit points including 24credit points from the Faculty of Education post graduate schedule
• EDZ922 Conducting Research & Enquiry and at least 2 credit points research modules prior to commencing the thesis component.
• EDZ924 Research proposal to be completed before commencing the research component.
• Balance of credit points to be completed at 900 level from the suite as well as the Faculty of Education schedule before commencing the research component

Thesis Component

• A supervised thesis (THES912/924) to be examined externally, this thesis contributes to one third of the assessment.

Advanced standing of 12 credit points may   be subject to approval, extended to candidates who have pursued study beyond a pass level Masters degree.

Coursework component for Adult Education, Higher Education & VET

Subjects to be selected include the following:

For further information contact: Course Co-ordinator Adult Education, Higher Education & VET or Assoc Dean Research Faculty of Education