Master of Education Policy (International) (695AA) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Intended learning outcomes

Students who complete the Master of Education Policy (International) will develop:

Graduates of the Master of Education Policy (International) will also demonstrate the application of skills and knowledge to plan and execute a substantial research-based capstone project.

• knowledge of education systems and of the key contemporary issues in education policy in Australia and key OECD countries
• knowledge of the key theoretical frameworks to support the analysis of education systems and key contemporary education issues in Australia and internationally
• knowledge of research principles and methods for policy analysis, comparative analysis and theoretical studies of education systems and transitions.
• the cognitive skills to demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and to reflect critically on theories relevant to education systems and key contemporary education issues.
• the cognitive skills to evaluate and generate complex ideas
• the research skills to evaluate theoretical propositions, empirical research and data relevant to education
• the communication and research skills to develop an argument that is supported by the empirical and theoretical literature.

Generic skills

On completion of this course, students should have:

• an advanced understanding of the changing knowledge base in education policy;
• an ability to evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature on education policy;
• advanced skills and techniques applicable to education policy;
• well-developed problem-solving abilities related to education policy, characterised by flexibility of approach;
• advanced competencies in areas of professional expertise and/or scholarship;
• a capacity to articulate their knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
• an advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of education policy;
• an appreciation of the design, conduct and reporting of original research;
• a capacity to manage competing demands on time, including self-directed project work;
• a profound respect for truth and intellectual integrity, and for the ethics of scholarship;
• an appreciation of the ways in which advanced knowledge equips the student to offer leadership in education policy;
• the capacity to value and participate in projects which require team-work;
• an understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community (including business and industry);
• a capacity to engage where appropriate with issues in contemporary society.