Master of Education

Testamur Title of Degree:	Master of Education
Abbreviation:	MEd
My University:	Adult Education, Higher Education, Interdisciplinary Studies in Education, Special Education, Vocational Education and Training, TESOL, Literacy Education, Information Technology in Education and Training, Educational Leadership, Early Years Education.
Duration:	1 year full-time or part-time equivalent
Total Credit Points:	48
Delivery Mode:	On Campus (face to face with online support) Distance
Starting Session(s):	Autumn, Spring
Location:	Wollongong
UOW Course Code:	576
CRICOS Code:	000289M*

Overview

The Master of Education is a higher degree for teachers and educators wishing to pursue advanced studies in their area of interest. Many subjects require the application of research and theoretical insights into actual practice, and it is desirable that students have some full-time workplace/teaching experience.

Entry Requirements

To qualify for admission into the Master of Education, a student must have a four year Bachelor degree with a major study in Education, or an equivalent qualification (e.g. BA plus GDipEd) from an approved institution. Other qualifications such as a three year qualification in Education or substantial professional experience may be considered as meeting these requirements and should be discussed with the Director of Graduate Teaching.

Credit Transfer

The Faculty may approve up to 12 credit points of advanced standing in the Master of Education for accredited professional development courses or relevant tertiary study that is completed over and above the entry requirements. For further information check the Faculty website under Postgraduate Courses.

Course Requirements

The MEd program comprises 48 credit points of study, chosen as follows:

a) EDGZ921 Introduction to Research and Inquiry (6 credit points) or equivalent. It is recommended that this subject be completed early in the program of study; and,

b) at least 24 credit points from a single specialisation (major study area); and

c) the remaining 18 credit points of electives can be chosen from any Master of Education specialisation.

Students may need to discuss their proposed course of study with the relevant specialisation coordinator. Students wishing to take an elective from outside the Faculty need to obtain approval from the Director of Graduate Teaching.

Specialisations (major study areas)

Adult Education/Vocational Education and Training/Higher Education

The Early Years

Educational Leadership

Information Technology in Education and Training

Literacy Education

Special Education

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

Common Master of Education Subjects

Subjects in the list below can be included in any MEd program. They do not constitute a separate major study area, but provide various methodology and project subjects which can be included in the MEd and higher degrees.

Subjects		Credit Points
EDGX913	Introduction to Assessment Theory and Practice in Contemporary Education	6
EDGZ903	Minor Project in Education	8
EDGZ906	Minor Project	6
EDGZ912	Special Research Topic	8
EDGZ920	Research Project Report	2
EDGZ921	Introduction to Research and Inquiry*	6
EDGZ926	Professional Project	12
EDGZ965	Vygotskian Studies in Education	4
* EDGZ921 is a compulsory subject in all MEd specialisations.

Other Information

Further information is available at http://coursefinder.uow.edu.au/ or email: ssc@uow.edu.au