Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) (MC-INTEDIB)
Masters (Coursework)Year: 2022 Delivered: Online
About this course
Principal Coordinator
Nicky Dulfer
Contact
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Overview
| Award title | Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) |
|---|---|
| Year & campus | 2022 — Parkville |
| Fees information | Subject EFTSL, level, discipline and census date |
| Study level & type | Graduate Coursework |
| AQF level | 9 |
| Credit points | 100 credit points |
| Duration | 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time |
The Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) is a fully online program. It offers a specialist degree for teachers and administrators working at all levels of education. It is designed for those wanting to broaden their understanding and skills in relation to the philosophy and concepts underlying the International Baccalaureate (IB) and to assist those wanting to work internationally. The course investigates the IB from a range of theoretical perspectives with focused inquiry into policy and practice.
Please note that this program will not provide graduates with initial teacher education qualifications to teach in Australia.
Entry requirements
1. In order to be considered for entry, applicants must have completed:
• a four-year education degree, or equivalent; or
• an undergraduate degree in any discipline and at least 50 credit points, or equivalent, of graduate study in education.
Meeting these entry 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)
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.
Students who feel a disability will prevent them from meeting the above academic requirements are encouraged to contact the Student Equity and Disability Support.
Professional accreditation
International Baccalaureate
The course is accredited by the International Baccalaureate®
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a superior knowledge and understanding of educational theory in the field of international education;
2. Have an understanding of the theory and practice of educational research needed to evaluate research literature and carry out appropriate inquiry/research activity;
3. Make effective use of the findings of educational writings and research in formulating solutions to issues or challenges in the area of international education;
4. Demonstrate depth of knowledge and understanding that will enable them to be a resource for colleagues regarding issues in international education in particular professional situations; and
5. Demonstrate an appreciation of professional responsibilities and ethical principles in relation to the promotion of learning and teaching which should characterise leaders in the education profession.
Generic skills
On completion of this course students should be able to:
• Demonstrate essential knowledge and understanding of the philosophy of IB Education programmes
• Understand the key concepts of curriculum, assessment and pedagogy that underpin the IB
• Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
• Evaluate and reflect upon their teaching and on the work of the institutions/ communities in which they teach;
• Demonstrate essential knowledge and skills in relation to effective curriculum, assessment and reporting and pedagogical design;
• Comprehend the intellectual, social and psychological aspects of their work with learners and synthesise theory and practice;
• Evaluate and use constructive criticism of their own work and of the institutions/ communities in which they teach;
• Effectively use ICT to participate in learning communities as a source of professional learning;
• Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence;
• Conduct education research in an ethical manner;
• Undertake data management, analysis and report writing using pre-existing small-scale qualitative and quantitative data sets;
• Apply research findings with creativity and initiative to professional practice;
• Evaluate and use critical reflection of educational writing and research; and
• Be able to articulate research in written and oral presentations.
Graduate attributes
Graduates of the Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) engage with national and global issues and are attuned to internationalism and cultural diversity. They can apply knowledge, information and their own research in classrooms in a range of contexts and are effective oral and written communicators. Graduates have engaged with contemporary local, national and global issues and developed an understanding of the IB’s mission, purpose and philosophy. They have a high regard for human rights, social inclusion, ethics and the environment. Graduates are also aware of the social and cultural diversity in communities and can work collaboratively with people from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds.
Course structure
The Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate) is a 100 credit point degree.
The degree requires completion of:
- 25 points of compulsory subjects
- at least one specialisation, each consisting of 25 points of study
- electives totalling 25 points
- capstone subjects totalling 25 points
The capstone subjects are taken at the end of the degree.
Prerequisites for the core subjects in the Primary Years Programme specialisation:
- EDUC90333 Introduction to the IB is a prerequisite for EDUC90261 Curriculum Frameworks in the IB PYP
- EDUC90331 Assessment & Reporting in the IB is a prerequisite for EDUC90260 IB PYP Advanced
Prerequisites for the core subjects in the Middle Years Programme specialisation:
- EDUC90333 Introduction to the IB is a prerequisite for EDUC90968 Curriculum Frameworks in the IB MYP
- EDUC90331 Assessment & Reporting in the IB is a prerequisite for EDUC90969 IB MYP Advanced
Prerequisites for the core subjects in the Diploma Programme specialisation:
- EDUC90333 Introduction to the IB is a prerequisite for EDUC90332 Curriculum Frameworks in the IB DP
- EDUC90331 Assessment & Reporting in the IB is a prerequisite for EDUC90330 IB DP Advanced
Prerequisites for the electives:
- Students will need to have completed the necessary prerequisites for the electives into which they enrol.
Prerequisites for the capstone experience subjects:
- EDUC90926 Researching Education Practice is a prerequisite or corequisite for EDUC90871 International Baccalaureate Capstone
Subject options
Compulsory subjects
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90333 | Introduction to the IB |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90331 | Assessment & Reporting in the IB |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Specialisations
See Majors, Minors, Specialisations
Electives
Students choose subjects totalling 25 credit points from the following online courses; subject to meeting subject pre-requisites:
Master of International Education (International Baccalaureate)
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90332 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB DP |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90330 | IB DP Advanced |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90968 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB MYP |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90969 | IB MYP Advanced |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90261 | Curriculum Frameworks in the IB PYP |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90260 | IB PYP Advanced |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Master of Education in Evidence-Based Teaching
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90828 | Clinical Teaching and Learning |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90862 | Evidence-based Practice |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90830 | The Student as Learner |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90832 | Learning From Evidence |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90859 | Autism Intervention |
January (Online)
July (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90900 | Resilience and Relationships |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90831 | Literacy Across the School Years |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90975 | Neuroscience of Human Learning | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
Master of Evaluation
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90847 | Practice of Evaluation |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90850 | Foundations of Evaluation |
Term 2 (Online)
Term 4 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90715 | Debates in Evaluation | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90716 | Qualitative Methods for Evaluation | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90717 | Mixed Methods Research & Evaluation | Term 4 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90719 | Developing Evaluation Capacity | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90849 | Impact Evaluation | Term 1 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90851 | Evaluation and Value for Money | Term 3 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90933 | Evaluation in Education | Not available in 2022 | 12.5 |
| MAST90078 | Quantitative Methods for Evaluation | Term 2 (Online) |
12.5 |
| EDUC90848 | Applied Research Methodology |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Capstone
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90926 | Researching Education Practice |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90871 | International Baccalaureate Capstone |
Term 1 (Online)
Term 3 (Online)
|
12.5 |
Majors, minors & specialisations
Specialisations
Students must complete at least one specialisation, each consisting of 25 points of study:
| Name | Credit Points |
|---|---|
| Diploma Programme | 25 |
| Middle Years Programme | 25 |
| Primary Years Programme | 25 |
Further study
Graduates from this program are eligible to apply for entry to a Doctor of Education program provided they meet other entry requirements and subject to achievement of an H2A grade average.
To be eligible to apply for a PhD following achievement of an H2A grade average, a further 50-point Graduate Certificate in Educational Research or equivalent will be necessary.
Last updated: 18 April 2025