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Master of Education (MC-ED)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2018 Delivered: On Campus (Parkville)
About this course
- Overview
- Entry and participation requirements
- Attributes, outcomes and skills
- Course structure
- Further study
Coordinator
Mary Leahy
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 Education |
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Year & campus | 2018 — Parkville |
CRICOS code | 095802B |
Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
AQF level | 9 |
Credit points | 200 credit points |
Duration | 24 months full-time or 48 months part-time |
The Master of Education is directed at individuals wanting to develop specialised knowledge and skills in educational theories, policies and approaches at the graduate level. The course has been designed to meet the needs of a wide variety of individuals who are wanting to develop and/or extend their expertise in pedagogy and assessment, arts and/or STEM education, international policies and comparative education, literacy education, student wellbeing, and/or leadership and management. The degree will meet the needs of practising teachers as well as those who are interested and/or involved in youth work, policy making, health education, and/or educational administration within the wider educational community, including government and non-government organisations (NGOs), as well as private providers.
Please note that this course will not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.
Links to further information
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-education
Entry requirements
- In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
- A three-year undergraduate degree or equivalent in any discipline area.
Meeting these requirements does not guarantee selection.
- In ranking applications, the Selection Committee will consider:
- prior academic performance.
- 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.
- Applicants are required to satisfy the university’s English language requirements for postgraduate 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.
Note: Up to 100 credit points of advanced standing will be given to applicants who have either:
- a four-year education degree, or equivalent; or
- an undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 100 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in education.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The Melbourne Graduate School of Education welcomes applications from students with disabilities. It is University and Graduate School policy to take reasonable steps to enable the participation of students with disabilities, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student’s participation in the Graduate School’s programs.
The core participation requirements for study in the Melbourne Graduate School of Education are:
In all courses
1. The ability to comprehend complex information related to education and the disciplines in which the student is teaching;
2. The ability to communicate clearly and independently in assessment tasks a knowledge of the content, principles and practices relating to education and other relevant disciplines;
3. Behavioural and social attributes that enable a student to participate in a complex learning environment.
Students are required to take responsibility for their own participation and learning. They also contribute to the learning of other students in collaborative learning environments, demonstrating interpersonal skills and an understanding of the needs of other students. Assessment may include the outcomes of tasks completed in collaboration with other students.
In courses requiring students to undertake practicum placements
4. The ability to undertake professional practice placements independently, including:
a. the ability based on personal maturity to establish a professional relationship with students and interact with them appropriately;
b. the ability to communicate to students the subject matter being taught with clarity and in a way that is age-sensitive;
c. the ability to model literacy and numeracy skills independently for students and in all their interactions meet community expectations of the literacy and numeracy skills teachers should have;
d. the ability to demonstrate skilfully and safely activities required in particular discipline areas being taught (e.g. physical education activities, science laboratory techniques);
e. the ability to create, monitor and maintain a safe physical environment, a stable and supportive psychological environment, and a productive learning environment in their classroom;
f. the ability to establish effective relationships with all members of the school community, including colleagues, students, and caregivers;
g. the ability based on mental and physical health to exercise sound judgment and respond promptly to the demands of classroom situations, and the personal resilience to cope and maintain their wellbeing under stress.
Students who feel a disability will prevent them from meeting the above academic requirements are encouraged to contact Student Equity and Disability Support http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity
Intended learning outcomes
Knowledge
Graduates of this course will have:
- advanced theoretical understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies and practices in education from a multidisciplinary and global perspective.
Skills
Graduates of this course will be able to:
- critically analyse educational theories, debates, policies and practice through evidence based research;
- evaluate the social, cultural, political and historical contexts informing education policies and practices; and
- evaluate and communicate contemporary educational research ideas and findings to the wider educational community.
Application of knowledge and skills
Graduates of this course will be able to:
- critique and apply multidisciplinary educational theories and evidence based research to inform policy and/or improve professional practice;
- apply specialised theoretical understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies and practices in education from a multidisciplinary and global perspective; and
- plan and execute an education research based project, or piece of education research scholarship within their area of specialisation.
Generic skills
Graduates of the Master of Education will develop the following set of generic skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
- Active and participatory citizenship.
Graduate attributes
Graduates of the Master of Education will have the necessary attributes to:
- evaluate contemporary educational issues and approaches from a range of disciplinary perspectives, including sociological, economical, psychological and pedagogical perspectives (academic distinction)
- contribute to discussions and debates associated with the role of education in addressing contemporary local, national and global issues (global citizenship)
- promote social justice, employability, career awareness, wellbeing and citizenship through educational policy and practice (integrity and self awareness)
- be creative, innovative, self directed and lifelong learners, able to link theory and practice and respond to the changing educational landscape (integrity and self awareness)
Course structure
Full Program (200 points)
Students complete 200 credit points of study over two years of full time study (or part time equivalent).
In Year 1 (i.e. the first 100 credit points of study), students are required to undertake:
- Four compulsory subjects (50 credit points); and
- 50 points of elective study (note this may include up to 25 credit points of Level 3 subjects from Melbourne Graduate School of Education)
In Year 2 (i.e. the final 100 credit points), students are required to undertake:
- 2 compulsory subjects (25 credit points of study) as part of their capstone experience; and
- 75 credit points of elective study.
100 point program
For students with 100 points of advanced standing. Students complete 100 credit points of study over one years of full time study (or part time equivalent).
Students are required to undertake 'Year 2' of the course:
- 2 compulsory subjects (25 credit points of study) as part of their capstone experience; and
- 75 credit points of elective study.
Specialisations
Students may choose to specialise in one or more of nine areas:
- Arts Education
- Assessment and Pedagogy
- Equity, Diversity and Social Change
- Policy in a Global Context
- Leadership and Management
- Literacy Education
- Mathematics Education
- Science Education
- Student Wellbeing
To specialise in one of these areas, each of the four core specialisation subjects (totalling 50 credit points) within the specific specialisation will need to be satisfactorily completed. Note that students can graduate with more than one specialisation providing all core subjects within each specialisation have been satisfactorily completed.
Alternative Exit
Students may exit this course early and apply to graduate with:
- A Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (GD-EDST), provided that they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in this master’s course (i.e., successfully completed the first 100 credit points of study of the 200 credit point masters degree); or
- A Graduate Certificate in Education (GC-EDGEN), provided that they have satisfied the requirements for that award during their enrolment in this master degree course (i.e., successfully completed 50 credit points of study).
Subject options
YEAR 1 / FIRST 100 POINTS
Compulsory subjects
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90830 | The Student as Learner |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90929 | Understanding Education in Context | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90900 | Resilience and Relationships |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90930 | Local Literacies in Global Contexts | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Electives
Any Specialisation Core, or General Elective subjects listed for Year 2; and/or
Education Level 3 Electives (up to 25 points):
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC30071 | Knowledge and Learning in Professions | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC30067 | Youth and Popular Culture | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC30073 | Sport, Leadership and the Community | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC30065 | Ethics, gender and the family | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
YEAR 2 / SECOND 100 POINTS
Compulsory Subjects (Capstone Experience)
Totalling 25 credit points
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90057 | Education Capstone Research Project |
March (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90620 | Research Methods in Education |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
March (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Specialisation Core Subjects
Arts Education
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90606 | Engagement and the Arts | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90607 | Arts Practice and Evaluation | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90608 | Identity, Culture and the Arts | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90936 | Communities of Arts Practices | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Assessment and Pedagogy
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90938 | Quality Assessment Design | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90939 | Using Data to Improve Learning | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90728 | Innovative Spaces and Pedagogy | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90612 | Teaching for Student Engagement | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Equity, Diversity and Social Change
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90619 | Leading Educational Ideas | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90640 | Diversity, Inclusion and Transitions | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90638 | Education, Knowledge and Power | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90641 | Identity, Equity and Change | Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Policy in a Global Context
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90951 | Understanding Education Policy | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90940 | Education Policy and Reform | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90949 | Education Policy in Practice | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90950 | Globalisation and Education Policy | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Leadership and Management
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90942 | Managing the Educational Organisation | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90126 | School Effectiveness and Improvement |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90941 | Leading the Educational Organisation | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90944 | Leading for Teacher Quality | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Literacy Education
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90684 | Contemporary Literacies: Policy & Praxis | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90683 | Reading Texts: Selection to Response | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90680 | Creating Texts: Designing Meaning | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90686 | Literacy Leadership in the 21st Century | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Mathematics Education
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90948 | Mathematics: Improving Learning | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90947 | Mathematics: Building Teacher Capacity | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90946 | Mathematics Across the Curriculum | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90615 | Mathematics: Teaching with Technology | Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Science Education
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90953 | Interdisciplinary Science Education | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90952 | Informal Science Communication | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90954 | Science Communication and Technology | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
EDUC90006 | Environmental Education | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Student Wellbeing
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90628 | Relationship Skills for Educators 1 | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90258 | Student Wellbeing: Current Approaches | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90579 | Interpersonal and Group Processes |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90629 | Leading Change for Student Wellbeing |
February (On Campus - Parkville)
August (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
General Electives
Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90137 | Personal and Interpersonal Leadership |
January (On Campus - Parkville)
October (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90139 | Leading a Learning Community | September (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90140 | Curriculum Leadership and Management | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90278 | Learners and Learning Difficulties | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90287 | Promoting Positive Learning | March (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90290 | Promoting Positive Behaviour | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90578 | Linking School and Community | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90610 | Curriculum Design and Evaluation | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
EDUC90630 | Relationship Skills for Educators 2 | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90642 | Critical Thinking and Curriculum | August (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90685 | Literacy Practices and Diverse Learners | January (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90850 | Foundations of Evaluation |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90933 | Evaluation in Education | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
EDUC90937 | International Issues in Arts Education | Not available in 2018 | 12.5 |
EDUC90943 | Marketing and Innovation in Education | April (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
EDUC90101 | Teaching English Internationally | February (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Students may also complete the following subjects as part of their elective study component:
- Subjects from one of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education specialist master degrees for which the student has the prerequisites;
- A relevant postgraduate subject from another Faculty/Graduate School for which the student has prerequisites, with permission;
- A negotiated project.
Further study
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Education program or a PhD after completion of a 50-point Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Research, provided they meet the entry requirements and subject to achievement of an H2A GPA. Please note also that graduates of an undergraduate Honours degree may already be eligible for doctoral studies, subject to the same entry and achievement requirements.
Last updated: 10 February 2024