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Master of Global Studies in Education (MC-GLBSTED)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2017 Delivered: Online
About this course
Coordinator
Professor Fazal Rizvi
Contact
Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Currently enrolled students:
- General information: https://ask.unimelb.edu.au
- Contact Stop 1
Future students:
Overview
Award title | Master of Global Studies in Education |
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Year & campus | 2017 |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 100 credit points |
Duration | 24 months part-time |
There will be no intake for this course in 2017
Global processes have transformed the requirements of work and the labour market, as well as cultural and political landscapes, requiring new ways of approaching education and training.
The Master of Global Studies in Education will explore the complex ways in which the world is becoming interconnected and interdependent and the impact of this on education settings, pedagogy, curriculum and assessment. It highlights the imperatives for responding to the changing external environment with regard to education policy and governance.
The course is only offered as part-time study and can be completed over two years.
The course covers contemporary issues in globalisation, policy and leadership, identity, culture and citizenship, and youth participation in a digital age.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed either:
– an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level education qualification, or equivalent; or
– a four-year education degree, or equivalent.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
2. In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
• prior academic performance.
3. The Selection Committee may seek further information to clarify any aspect of an application in accordance with the Academic Board rules on the use of selection instruments.
4. Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for graduate courses. For those applicants seeking to meet these requirements by one of the standard tests approved by the Academic Board, performance band 7 is required.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.The University is dedicated to providingsupport to those with special requirements. Further details on the disability support scheme can be found at the Disability Liaison Unit website. http://www.services.unimelb.edu.au/disability/
Intended learning outcomes
The objectives of the course are to:
- develop a critical understanding of global changes and their impact on education
- explore key theoretical debates about globalization, citizenship and education
- acquire a range of resources for internationalizing curriculum and pedagogy
- enhance student skills and capabilities to work in culturally diverse global settings
- explore recent reforms in education in the Asia-Pacific region
- compete an individually guided project linked to their professional work
Graduate attributes
The Melbourne Experience enables our graduates to become:
- Academically excellent:
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- have a strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- have in-depth knowledge of their specialist discipline(s)
- reach a high level of achievement in writing, generic research activities, problem-solving and communication
- be critical and creative thinkers, with an aptitude for continued self-directed learning
- be adept at learning in a range of ways, including through information and communication technologies
- Knowledgeable across disciplines:
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- examine critically, synthesise and evaluate knowledge across a broad range of disciplines
- expand their analytical and cognitive skills through learning experiences in diverse subjects
- have the capacity to participate fully in collaborative learning and to confront unfamiliar problems
- have a set of flexible and transferable skills for different types of employment
- Leaders in communities:
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- initiate and implement constructive change in their communities, including professions and workplaces
- have excellent interpersonal and decision-making skills, including an awareness of personal strengths and limitations
- mentor future generations of learners
- engage in meaningful public discourse, with a profound awareness of community needs
- Attuned to cultural diversity:
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- value different cultures
- be well-informed citizens able to contribute to their communities wherever they choose to live and work
- have an understanding of the social and cultural diversity in our community
- respect indigenous knowledge, cultures and values
- Active global citizens:
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- accept social and civic responsibilities
- be advocates for improving the sustainability of the environment
- have a broad global understanding, with a high regard for human rights, equity and ethics
Course structure
The Master, Global Studies in Education will comprise 4 x 25 point subjects delivered fully online, with the last subject being a research capstone subject, designed to provide students with the skills involved in critically reading research conducted in international settings; and develop, implement and report on a minor research project dealing with issues of international education.
Subject options
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90779 | Identity, Culture and Global Education | Not available in 2017 | 25 |
EDUC90780 | Education Reform in Asia-Pacific | Not available in 2017 | 25 |
EDUC90781 | Capstone Project in Global Education | Not available in 2017 | 25 |
EDUC90782 | Global Change and Education Policy | Not available in 2017 | 25 |
Last updated: 10 February 2024