Postgraduate Study with the Faculty of Education 

UOW coursework programs present the latest findings and contemporary practices from around the globe. The programs are designed to help you to make a real impact on your working environment. You will develop a practical and relevant skills base, critical in today’s education market.

Degree Structure

Coursework programs require the completion of coursework subjects in a particular discipline or professional area. Normally, a full-time student undertakes subjects which amount to 48 credit points per year. Each subject is allocated a credit point value. You will normally undertake semester-long sessional subjects. As a guide, the work load for a 6 credit point single subject in a postgraduate coursework program is an average of twelve hours per week.

This is a recommended work load for postgraduates and may vary depending on your academic ability and previous knowledge of the subject. Assessments may be based on a combination of class participation, written work and practical tasks.

Program Delivery

The postgraduate program with the Faculty of Education is delivered both on campus and by distance education. On campus study may include a mixture of traditional weekly classes at the UOW campus, monthly meetings, weekend workshops or small-group meetings with lecturers. The structure of your on campus study will vary depending on which the subjects chosen. All subjects are supported by online resources. 

Students undertaking distance education will access all of their study materials online - course notes, activities, links to electronic resources and readings, plus access to forums with fellow students and communication with tutors. 

For more information about how degrees are delivered within the Faculty, see the specific information for your chosen course in the area of study section.

Interested students should check the formal course descriptions in the University Handbook for more detailed information about each program of study.

Graduate Certificate

(24cp, 1 semester = 6 months full-time or part-time equivalent)

This award is normally studied by students who wish to take a new educational direction from their Bachelor degree; or, for those who do not have a degree but do have substantial relevant training and employment experience.  In some specialisations the Graduate Certificate program will give a specialist teaching qualification, depending on subject choice. Completion of the Graduate Certificate may lead to entry into a Graduate Diploma or a Masters degree.

All subjects are chosen from the specific specialisation, in line with the course requirements as outlined in the University Handbook, to total 24cp.

Graduate Certificates are offered in:

• Adult Education
• Computer-Based Learning
• Early Years Education
• Educational Leadership
• Gifted Education
• Higher Education
• Interdisciplinary Studies
• Literacy Leadership
• Physical and Health Education
• Special Education
• TESOL
• Vocational Education and Training

Graduate Diploma

(48cp, 2 semesters = 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent)

This award is for students seeking to take a different educational direction from their undergraduate degree. It is a recognised entry level teaching credential for students who wishing to work in Adult Education or non-school TESOL settings. Completion of the Graduate Diploma may lead to entry into a Masters.

All subjects are chosen from the specific specialisation, in line with the course requirements as outlined in the University Handbook, to total 48cp.

Graduate Diplomas are offered in:

• Adult Education
• TESOL
• Higher Education
• Vocational Education and Training

Master of Education

(48cp, 2 semesters, full time = 1 year or part-time equivalent)

This award is for students who wish to expand their knowledge in a specialised area of their chosen discipline. Entry into the Masters program requires a 4 year teaching qualification or equivalent. Every Masters student chooses one area of specialisation within their program, but can also include elective subjects from other areas if they wish.

The Masters of Education consists of 48cp of study, chosen as follows:

1. At least 24cp of study in one specialisation area
2. EDGZ921Introduction to Research and Inquiry, a compulsory subject. An optional 2cp research methodology project subject (EDGZ920) is available for students who wish to study an 8cp  unit in this area.
3. 16-18cp of elective subjects. These can be more subjects from the specialisation area, subjects from another specialisation area, or research based project subjects for students wishing to examine a particular area in more detail.

All subjects are chosen from the Faculty’s Postgraduate schedule of subjects, in line with the course requirements as outlined in the University Handbook, to total 48cp.

Masters degrees are offered in:

• Master of Education 
  • Adult Education
  • Early Years Education
  • Educational Leadership
  • Higher Education
  • Information Technology in Education and Training
  • Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Special Education
  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
  • Vocational Education and Training
• Master of Arts (Information Technology in Education and Training)
• Master of Physical and Health Education

Useful information

How to apply for a postgraduate coursework program

More general information about the application process, fees and the application forms, can be found under the direct link for Future Students, on the UOW homepage (http://www.uow.edu.au).
You can apply by:

1. using the 'Apply Online' link on the UOW homepage. Scanned documentation is attached to the online application.
2. download the Postgraduate Coursework Application form from the UOW website, at http://www.uow.edu.au/future/ .This should be submitted to Uniadvice, with the required documentation.

Once your application is approved, you will receive a letter of offer by email, with instructions for enrolling in your chosen subjects.  Students in flexible delivery subjects must still observe the normal administrative deadlines.

Research degrees in Education

Information about the research degree program can be found on the Faculty of Education website, at http://www.uow.edu.au/educ/researchdegrees/prospective/index.html
Entry into a research degree generally requires a completed an honours Bachelor's degree with a Distinction average, or a coursework Masters degree completed at an appropriate level including additional appropriate research experience. More detailed information about the entry requirements and the admission process can be found under the Future Students link on the UOW homepage. (http://www.uow.edu.au/future/postgrad/index.html)

Costs of study

Details of the costs of study for international students can be found under the Fees section on the Future Students website here: http://www.uow.edu.au/future/international/apply/fees/index.html

All domestic postgraduate students are now eligible for Commonwealth Supported Places in their postgraduate program. For domestic fee information see the section on Commonwealth Supported Places at this web site: http://www.uow.edu.au/student/finances/UOW008171.html