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Master of Education Advanced | 2018
Testamur Title of Degree: | Master of Education Advanced |
Abbreviation: | MEdAdv |
UOW Course Code: | 1441 |
CRICOS Code: | 088676F |
Total Credit Points: | 96 |
Duration: | 2 years full-time or part-time equivalent |
Home Faculty: | Faculty of Social Sciences |
Intake Session(s): | Autumn, Spring, EDU Intake November* |
Delivery Mode: | On-campus, Distance |
Delivery Campus / UAC Code: | Wollongong |
*EDU Intake November is only available for the TESOL specialisation via distance.
Overview
The Master of Education Advanced is a higher degree for both professional educators and for those who are interested in pursuing a career in teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL) or in Educational Leadership. The degree extends the course learning outcomes of the Master of Education, in a two year program.
The Master of Education Advanced offers candidates the opportunity to specialise in either TESOL, or Educational Leadership, introducing them to the contemporary trends and issues in research, theory and practice.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Course Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes are statements of learning achievement that are expressed in terms of what the learner is expected to know, understand and be able to do upon completion of a course. Students graduating from this course will be able to demonstrate:
| CLO | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Demonstrate an advanced understanding of theory and practice in one main specialised discipline as well as one secondary discipline within the field of education in national and/or international contexts. | ||||||
| 2 | Demonstrate expert, specialised and technical knowledge in broad educational areas of pedagogy, assessment and curriculum designed to address the needs of diverse learners across a range of educational contexts. | ||||||
| 3 | Analyse critically, reflect on and synthesise information to solve complex problems in the educational field. | ||||||
| 4 | Conduct independent research and inquiry, involving higher order conceptualisation, innovative ideas and personal initiative. | ||||||
| 5 | Demonstrate professional leadership through interpreting and communicating pedagogical knowledge and professional skills to specialist and non-specialist audiences. | ||||||
Course Structure
To qualify for award of the degree, the Master of Education Advanced, a candidate must successfully complete at least 96 credit points, comprised of
- 72 credit points in the selected specialisation; and
- 24 credit points in an additional focus area.
No more than 24 credit points (four subjects) shall be completed at 800 level.
Specialisations
There are two specialisations for the Master of Education Advanced:
- TESOL, with options for further study in one of the following focus areas:
- Educational Leadership, with options for further study in one of the following focus areas:
Detailed subject information is available from the specialisation pages listed above.
Professional Recognition/Accreditation
The University of Wollongong is recognised by the Department of Education (DE) as a provider of ESL qualifications for primary/secondary trained teachers. DE accreditation is dependent upon subject choice.
Other Information
For further information email: ssc@uow.edu.au