Master of Education (MC-ED) // Attributes, outcomes and skills

Knowledge

• Demonstrate an advanced theoretical understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies and practices in education from a multidisciplinary and global perspective.

Skills

• 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.
• Evaluate and communicate contemporary educational research ideas and findings to the wider educational community.

Application of knowledge and skills

• 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.
• Plan and execute an education research based project, or produce a piece of education research scholarship within their area of specialisation.

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).