Master of Education
This degree is part of the programs offering government subsidised places
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about feesAUD 37,000 (indicative annual fee, 2024)
Indicative annual fees are based on a full year full time load (80 units). Find out more about fees
Program handbook
Description
The Master of Education is intended for Teachers who wish to retrain in an additional teaching area or gain further professional learning.
Teacher Retraining is provided in the areas of:
- Mathematics;
- TESOL
Professional Learning is available in
- Advanced Studies in Education
International onshore students can only enrol in the following specialisations:
- Advanced Studies in Education
- TESOL
Our retraining specialisations are structured according to the Subject Content Knowledge Requirements Policy of the New South Wales Education Standards Authority (NESA). Some courses within these specialisations may count as professional development to maintain Proficient Teacher status for Standards 1, 2, and 3. Please contact the program convenor for specific details of the courses that count as professional development with NESA.
Applicants living in New South Wales seeking to use a retraining specialisation to add an additional teaching qualification to their portfolio must already hold an accredited teaching degree and must be registered as a teacher with NESA. For recognition in other states, territories and countries, graduates should contact the regulatory authority in the relevant jurisdiction to determine the specific requirements for recognition as a teacher in that area.
Program learning outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will have:
- Demonstrated ability to critically analyse complex educational issues.
- The ability to engage through effective written communication in specialised professional discourse and debate on education.
- The ability to develop constructive strategies, plans or solutions for diverse educational communities and stakeholders.
- The ability to critically reflect upon processes of educational knowledge production.
Details
| Information correct as at | Apr 24, 2024 1:31 pm |
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| Program code | 40138 |
| AQF level | Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) |
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| Term type | Semesters |
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| CRICOS Code | 096748F |
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Admission information
Admission requirements
The Master of Education is an 80-unit postgraduate qualification for:
- qualified teachers who wish to gain an additional teaching area in Mathematics or TESOL; or
- qualified teachers who wish to undertake professional development.
Admission is available for applicants who have one of the following qualifications or equivalent:
Teacher Retraining
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching; or
- Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching; or
- Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.
Professional Development
- Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Education/Teaching; or
- Bachelor Honours Degree in Education/Teaching; or
- Bachelor Degree in Education/Teaching.
Relevant fields include education, teaching, training, tutoring, or equivalent.
Related study or work experience can be credited as Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and may reduce the number of units you are required to study. RPL will be assessed by the Program Convenor.
English Language Requirements
All Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the University’s English proficiency requirement. Further information regarding English language proficiency requirements can be found at the English Language Proficiency for Admission Policy here.
- IELTS Overall Minimum: 6.5
- IELTS Sub Test Minimum: 6
Credit transfer
If you wish to apply for credit for studies completed at another institution, or if you are changing programs within the University and wish to transfer your credit to the new program, visit the University's credit website for more information on applying for credit.
Academic requirements for program completion
Total units required
80 units
Program duration
1 year full-time or part-time equivalent up to 4 years maximum.
International students studying this program on campus are required to enrol full time to comply with their student visa requirements and complete their study in the standard minimum program duration. International students requiring enrolment advice should review the program plan corresponding to the semester and year of commencement and can contact their Program Advisor at ProgramAdvice@newcastle.edu.au
Program requirements
This program requires the successful completion of:
- 10 units core – EDUC6010
- One specialisation – 50-70 units depending on the specialisation chosen.
- Electives – 20 units.
Electives must be utilised to complete the requirement of specialisation containing 60 or 70 units, or may be utilised to undertake an additional specified course where they are seeking accreditation of the KLA.
Program planner
Current students program planner
Current students can plan their program using Program Planner.
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Additional documents
Transition arrangements
2021 Program Revisions
This program has been revised for implementation from Semester 1 2021
Please refer to the 2021 Transition Arrangements in the Additional Documents Section for more details.
Program structure
Students can plan their program using Program Planner. It is recommended students review the program handbook in conjunction with using Program Planner.
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Core Courses
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
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| EDUC6010 | Advanced Studies in Education |
| 10 units |
Current Specialisations
Select one specialisation. 50 - 70 units depending on the specialisation chosen.
Advanced Studies in Education
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following Compulsory Course to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6021 | Advanced Educational Studies 1 |
| 10 units |
Mathematics Teaching
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following Compulsory Courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6102 | Mathematics Curriculum Studies 1 |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6103 | Mathematics Curriculum Studies 2 |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6104 | Mathematics Curriculum Studies 3 |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6105 | Mathematics Curriculum Studies 4 |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6106 | Mathematics Curriculum Studies 5 |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6107 | Mathematics Curriculum Studies 6 |
| 10 units |
| Course List | |||
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Students seeking accreditation in this KLA must complete the following 10 unit course. All other students should choose a 10 unit elective at 6000 Level. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6109 | Integrated Fieldwork Studies |
| 10 units |
TESOL Teaching
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following Compulsory Courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6023 | Cultural Variations in Language Learning |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6025 | Tesol Curriculum and Methodology |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6124 | English for Special Purposes |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6251 | Information Technology and ESL/EFL Teaching |
| 10 units |
| LING6311 | Language and Mind |
| 10 units |
| LING6930 | Language and Meaning |
| 10 units |
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Students seeking accreditation in this KLA must complete the following10 unit course. All other students should choose a 10 unit elective from the Suggested Electives listed below. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6109 | Integrated Fieldwork Studies |
| 10 units |
Teach out Specialisations
The following specialisations are only available to students who commenced prior to 2021.
Engineering
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Complete the following Compulsory Courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6127 | Technology Education | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC6240 | Teaching the Digital Generation |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6504 | Engineering Studies 1 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC6505 | Engineering Studies 2 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC6506 | Engineering Studies 3 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC6507 | Engineering Studies 4 | Not currently offered | 10 units |
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Students seeking accreditation in this KLA must complete the following 10 unit course. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6109 | Integrated Fieldwork Studies |
| 10 units |
Instructional Leadership
| Compulsory | |||
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Complete the following Compulsory Courses to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation. | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6200 | Educative Pedagogy for Instructional Leaders | Not currently offered | 10 units |
| EDUC6201 | Educative Assessment for Instructional Leaders |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6202 | Educative Curriculum for Instructional Leaders |
| 10 units |
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Choose 20 units from the following Course list to fulfil the requirements of this specialisation | |||
| Code | Title | Term / Location | Units |
| EDUC6030 | Power and Pedagogy |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6132 | Supervision and Mentoring of Teachers |
| 10 units |
| EDUC6353 | Leading and Managing Educational Change |
| 10 units |
Electives
| Electives 20 unit requirement | |
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Complete 20 units of electives to fulfil the requirements of the program. Electives can be used to extend and complement your core studies with more courses in the same field of study, or from areas that might be of interest to you. Electives can be chosen from all postgraduate courses available at the University that do not have any other conditions (such as a course requisite) applied to them. | 20 units |
Suggested electives
A full list of courses that are available to study as an elective can be found in the course handbook.
| Code | Title | Units |
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| EDUC6000 | Understanding Aspirations for Greater Equity | 10 units |
Additional information
Through the Pathways and Academic Learning Support Centre, students can access a free suite of NUPrep preparation courses as well as Academic Learning Support.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students can draw on the assistance and support provided by the Indigenous Student Support and Development service through the Wollotuka Institute.
International students
All International Students enrolled in the program will be provided with an orientation to familiarise them with the rules, expectations, facilities and services offered by the University. Please visit our International Students website to find out more about the support services available to international students.
Additional support
AccessAbility provides advice and reasonable adjustments to Students with a medical or health condition or disability. If you require adjustments to undertake your program, contact the Student Support Advisors - AccessAbility before semester or early in the semester. They will work with the College or School to ensure that this happens in a timely manner.
Please note: All students must fulfil the inherent requirements of the programs and courses they are undertaking. While reasonable adjustments can be made, these adjustments cannot compromise academic integrity. It is the student's responsibility to check all the requirements of courses, and consider the effects of any medical condition or disability on their ability to complete course requirements. More information is available online.
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