Master of Education with a specialisation in Curriculum and Pedagogy
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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.
This specialisation focuses on guiding you to develop a deep understanding and to critically examine the processes of teaching and education. You will learn about educational psychology and practice as well as the evaluation of educational programs. There will also be a research component which will introduce you to the methodologies of educational research.
Key features
- The School of Education has a strong postgraduate focus and offers research programs which cover the spectrum of education across the lifespan.
- Flexible study options give you the chance to study the degree by distance education.
- You will have access to the Macquarie ICT Innovations Centre, an initiative of Macquarie University and the NSW Department of Education and Training to find new ways to enhance learning through technology.
Location
North Ryde
Distance
HECS Course fee
AUD 5,648 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 from units with an EDCN prefix | 24 |
| 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 | |||
| 1 specialisation and 16cp at 800 level or above | |||||
| 2 specialisations | 32 | ||||
Specialisation requirements
The following outlines the units (subjects) to be studied within this specialisation
| 800 level or above | Credit Points | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Required | EDCN800 | Introduction to Educational Research | 4 | ||
| Required | 12cp 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 | 12 | |||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
