Master of Education

Edith Cowan University (ECU)

About Master of Education

Provides an opportunity for motivated professionals concerned with educational practice to undertake advanced coursework in a field of particular interest.

The course provides students with knowledge and understandings across a range of specialist areas suited to each student's needs and choices.

  1. Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to critique educational strategies and practices and synthesise complex ideas in authentic situations.
  2. Apply communication and collaboration skills to contributions to professional practice/scholarship.
  3. Reflect critically on a complex body of education knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of educational research.
  4. Use high level self management skills to plan a substantial project.

Entry Requirements

The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

All applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Education. Alternatively applicants can have a Bachelor level degree in any other field, plus a Graduate Diploma of Education or a Master of Teaching, with equivalents considered.
Special entry may be considered for students with a Bachelor level degree in another field, or a three-year trained teacher, both supported by extensive professional experience.
One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements. Refer to the specialisation for more information.

Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.

English Program Requirements

English competency requirements may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:

  • IELTS Academic Overall band minimum score of 6.5 (no individual band less than 6.0);
  • Bachelor degree from a country specified on the English Proficiency Bands page;
  • Successfully completed 0.375 EFTSL of study at postgraduate level or higher at an Australian higher education provider (or equivalent);
  • Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience; or
  • Other tests, courses or programs defined on the English Proficiency Bands page.

English Requirements

  • Min IELTS: 6.5

Career

This course will support graduates in professional advancement as teachers, leaders and administrators.

Possible future job titles

Principal, Teaching Coordinator, School Leader, School Administrator, Level 3 School Teacher, Lecturer, Pedagogical leader, Educational leader, Director, Consultant

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Course Summary

Study level

Postgraduate

Discipline

Education and Training

Cricos

034459F

Duration

1 year

Study mode

On Campus

Fee*

A$33,550 per year
University Summary

AU Ranking: 30

QS Ranking: 601-650

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