Master of Arts with a specialisation in Education Studies
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Overview
Whatever your field of interest, from linguistics to philosophy, postgraduate study in Arts broadens the mind and helps you to branch out in the direction you want to grow. Students can begin with a single course, and work their way right up to a masters. Students obtain analytical and research skills valuable within professional environments, and can gain entry into the MPhil or PhD research programs.
This specialisation is designed for the professional development of teachers and others who wish to major in education studies but also want to study other areas of study within the degree.
Key features
- You will choose four units from a group of seven which focus on educational studies in curriculum, assessment and pedagogy.
- You may then choose your remaining four units from any other postgraduate unit offered at Macquarie University. Students must ensure that they have satisfied all of the general requirements of the degree.
- Flexible study options allow you to study by distance, on campus or a mix of both.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
Suitable for
Suitable if you want to focus on educational studies yet require flexibility within your degree.
Course fee
AUD $16,000 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
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Entry requirements
English language requirements
If you have completed the NSW HSC or equivalent you satisfy the English proficiency requirements.
For full information view the English proficiency requirements table (436 Kb).
Work experience requirements
What you will study
| Degree requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above designated as Arts | 28 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Master requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this master.
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | one of | 32cp at 800 level or above | |||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 1 specialisation | |||||
| 32cp at 800 level or above including 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | 16cp from | EDCN811 | Educational Psychology and Practice | ||
| EDCN812 | Curriculum Studies | ||||
| EDCN813 | Advanced Pedagogy | ||||
| EDCN814 | Assessment Issues | ||||
| EDCN815 | Evaluation of Educational Programs | ||||
| EDCN817 | Sociology and Education | ||||
| EDCN841 | Educational Institutions as Organisations | 16 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
