Master of Education with a specialisation in Educational Research
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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 will allow you to explore and implement the methodologies of educational research and a chance to design, conduct and communicate a research project of your own. In addition, this specialisation will also give you the opportunity to learn how to search and construct a literature review.
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 explore the methodologies of conducting and communicating a research project and how to search and construct a literature review.
- 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
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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 | EDCN801 | Searching and Constructing a Literature Review | 4 | ||
| Required | EDCN802 | Designing Educational Research | 4 | ||
| Required | EDCN803 | Conducting and Communicating a Research Project | 4 | ||
Notes
- The course information contained on this page is applicable for 2012 ONLY.
For more information please read the courses disclaimer.
