Master of Education
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Overview
The Master of Education is a cohesive program of study designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and professional development of educators and others with a background in education studies. You can choose to complete the general pattern, or choose one of three specialisations offered:
- Curriculum and Pedagogy
- Educational Research
- Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in Education.
Please note that this is not a teaching qualification.
Key features
- This degree is designed for the professional development of teachers and others with an interest in education studies.
- Flexible study options give you the chance to study the degree by distance education.
Minimum course duration
1 year
Location
North Ryde
Distance
UAC Code
862884 - Education - On campus
862885 - Education - Distance
Suitable for
Suitable if you are a teacher or other professional who requires a strong knowledge of education.
HECS Course fee
AUD 5,648 p.a. 
Student amenities fee
Information on the Student services and amenities fee
Entry requirements
Completion of a recognised bachelor degree in education or a related field.
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).
What you will study
| General requirements | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above | 32 |
| Minimum number of credit points at 800 level or above from units with an EDCN prefix | 24 |
| Completion of other specific minimum requirements as set out below |
Specific 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 | |||
| 1 specialisation and 16cp at 800 level or above | |||||
| 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
| Total credit points required to satisfy this master | 32 | ||||
Students undertaking this course can choose from the following Master of Education specialisations:
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
Careers
Career Opportunities
This degree is designed to assist career advancement of teachers and those working in education and policy development in the public or private sector.
Profiles
Our Graduates
Jennie Marston
Jennie Marston is both a lecturer and a PhD student in the Faculty of Human Sciences at Macquarie University. Jennie was a primary teacher for nearly 20 years before embarking on her Master of Education by research on the perceptions of students and parents to the transition from primary to secondary education. She liked being able to complete the degree externally while both working full time and having three children at home.
Completion of the Master of Education allowed her to move into the tertiary field and share the knowledge, skills and expertise gained in the classroom with pre-service teachers. She now works in the Primary Education Program in the School of Education, where her area of particular interest is mathematics education. Jennie’s PhD investigates the role of picture books in developing mathematical concepts in young children.
