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Master of Education
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Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Education |
Abbreviation: | MEd |
UOW Course Code: | 422 |
CRICOS Code: | 083833E |
Total Credit Points: | 72 |
Duration: | 1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn/Spring * |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus: | Wollongong |
Additional Information: |
* The Early Years specialisation is under review and will not be available for new enrolments in Spring session 2016.
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 workplace/teaching experience.
Entry Requirements
Academic requirements and English requirements are available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Students graduating from the Master of Education will be able to:
- Demonstrate an advanced understanding of a complex body of knowledge in one or more disciplines associated with the field of education within national and international contexts.
- Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories.
- Conduct independent research and inquiry, involving higher order conceptualisation, new ideas and personal initiative.
- Interpret and transmit educational knowledge, pedagogical and professional skills, and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
- Communicate effectively and collaboratively with stakeholders through variety of modes in the educational landscape.
- Use advanced knowledge and critical thinking skills to solve complex problems in the educational field.
- Act responsibly, ethically and professionally with diverse populations at local, national and global levels.
Course Structure
The program comprises 72 credit points (12 subjects) made up of the following:
- A compulsory research methodology subject (EDGZ921) to be taken in the first session of study;
- A compulsory research project subject as listed in the selected specialisation. The research subject is to be taken in the final session of study;
- Subjects as outlined in the selected specialisation;
- Electives (to the credit point value specified in the selected specialisation) chosen from any specialisation in the Master of Education; and
- The degree will have no more than 24 credit points (four subjects) at 800 level.
Specialisations
Please see the specialisation pages listed below for detailed subject information for each specialisation.
Credit Arrangements
Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.
Other Information
Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au