Master of Educational Studies

The Master of Educational Studies degree is intended for practising teachers and other educators who wish to gain postgraduate professional qualifications in a wide variety of educational contexts and to acquire or update their expertise. The approach used in the program blends theory and practice, with an emphasis on applying research findings to best educational practices. The program is undertaken by coursework, with the option of a research strand consisting of a minor thesis with research methodology courses.

The Master of Educational Studies is available in the following areas of interest:

• Generic
• Aboriginal Education
• Chemistry (Specialisation not available in 2009)
• Computer Education
• Early Childhood Education (Specialisation not available in 2009)
• Educating Boys
• Engineering Education (Specialisation not available in 2009)
• Gifted Education (Available to continuing students only)
• Mathematics
• Pedagogy
• Physics (Specialisation not available in 2009)
• Research Strand
• Science (Specialisation not available in 2009)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
• Vocational Education and Training (VET) (Specialisation not available in 2009)

Admission to the Master of Educational Studies degree is open to applicants who have satisfactorily completed a four year Bachelors degree or a three year degree and a Postgraduate Diploma. Applicants who do not satisfy the requirements for direct entry to the award may complete the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies award (40 units) prior to entering the Masters award, and may then seek up to 40 units of credit in the Masters degree.

Successful completion of the Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies will be awarded up to 40 units of credit.

Some accreditation is possible within specialisation areas. The degree, however, is not an initial teaching qualification. Please contact Specialisation Convenor.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts the responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for international students, in liaison with the International Development Services unit support team, which offers practical assistance and advice to international students.

All new International Students will be provided with an Orientation of the Faculty of Education and Arts and the University at the commencement of each semester.

There is a designated International Students Liaison Officer in all Schools within the Faculty of Education and Arts. This Officer is available to International Students as a representative and also to seek guidance and advice from.

The Faculty of Education and Arts accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness.

The Faculty of Arts and Education accepts responsibility for providing reasonable accommodations for students with special needs, in liaison with the Student Support Unit, which offers practical assistance and advice to students with a disability or chronic illness.

The program may be undertaken on-campus or through WebLearn. Please refer to the timetable information for individual course availability and location of offer.

Students are required to complete 80 units of approved courses to obtain the degree. This is primarily done through coursework, however, students have the option of combining coursework (40 units) and research option (40 units). Please see individual areas of interest for details. Students interested in completing a research strand within the Masters or Masters (Honours) award should contact the Program Convenor. All courses are taught at postgraduate level. Distance learning courses commence three weeks after the on-campus semester dates to allow for distribution of teaching materials. Not all courses are offered each semester. The Faculty reserves the right not to offer courses if there is insufficient demand.