Master of EducationInformation for students commencing 2013

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About this Course

The Master of Education a coursework degree that aims to extend the professional skills and knowledge of practising teachers and other professionals in educational fields. The degree enables students to gain an introduction to educational research and to choose to learn in individual areas of interest, including educational leadership, information technology, learning pedagogies, research and evaluation and evidence-based practice.

Career Opportunities

The units of study available in this degree are particularly appropriate for teachers and professionals in fields of school, professional or higher education who wish to extend their current skills and knowledge, or advance into new areas of education or leadership.

Professional Recognition

Units in this course are aligned with the Standards of Teaching Australia and the NSW Institute of Teachers.

Major Areas of Study

Compulsory units are:

Understanding Educational Research
Evaluating Educational Programs

Specialisations include:

Research
Professional Practice
Educational Leadership
Higher Education
Youth Studies
Educational Information Technology
Policy Studies
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Independent Studies

Course Structure and Units (Subjects)

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

To qualify for the Master of Education a total of 192 credit points (usually 16 units) must be completed.

Please note that some majors and units may not be available at each location. Unit availabilities are published for each study period and vary from year to year. Please contact the School for further information.

For course rules and a full list of units, please refer to the Specific Award Rules below.

Course Summary

Locations
Distance Education	Session 1
Lismore	Unavailable
Coffs Harbour	Unavailable
Gold Coast Southern Cross Drive, Bilinga	Unavailable
Course Duration	2 years full-time; 4 years part-time
Fees and Charges	scu.edu.au/fees (Commonwealth supported places are available)
School	School of Education
Admission, Enrolment and General Enquiries	www.scu.edu.au/enquiries
Further Information	T +61 2 6620 3616 E edpostgrad@scu.edu.au

Total Units:	Award Abbreviation:	2013 ATAR equivalent/OP:
16	MEd	N/A
UAC Course Code	QTAC Course Code	CRICOS Course Code
N/A	N/A	N/A

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Teaching Methods

Innovative online technologies are used to facilitate enhanced interaction and content delivery. Units are delivered online and most include regular online interaction and guest presentations by national and international experts in the field. This provides opportunities for students to discuss content and issues as a group and with their tutor.

Learning Resources

MySCU is a student’s point of entry to a range of online services and resources that support study and student life. The portal includes unit learning sites and information sites where students can access resources, communication tools and useful links that are integral to their studies.

The Elluminate Live web-based audio-conferencing software may be use in some units of study. Students can have online real-time discussions with their lecturers and class while viewing PowerPoint presentations, websites, a virtual whiteboard or other shared applications — all of which are interactive. If the session is recorded, students can view it afterwards.

Learning Materialsinclude Unit Information Guides, Study Guides and Readings. Students may need to purchase or access prescribed text books.

The SCU Library provides a wide range of services, print and electronic resources including librarian assistance, a document delivery service, catalogues, databases, eBooks, eReadings, full-text journal literature, and podcasts.

Assessment Methods

Assessment tasks vary for each unit and may comprise a mix of assessment types, including critical literature reviews, reflective journals, case-study reports, small research project work and formal practical work. The MEd units increasingly use innovative on-line interaction, seminars and group-work so that students can see how they are progressing and be given guidance if they require it. There are generally no written examinations.

Equipment and Facilities

General campus resources are available including access to computer laboratories for individual study purposes.

How to Apply

Further application requirements specific to this degree

Please note: You must provide certified copies of your academic qualifications (e.g. a full academic transcript signed by a Justice of the Peace).

Direct Applications

Apply Online

The following applications to study can be made online, directly to SCU:

Undergraduate courses by distance education and all honours courses
All postgraduate by coursework courses
Higher degrees by research

Online applications for the Master of Education involve four key steps:

Register your details to create an account or login to access your applications
Select the exact course you want to apply for
Answer the questions and submit documents
Submit your application

Once registered you can exit and return to your application at any time.

Advanced Standing

Advanced standing may be granted to a student for tertiary studies successfully completed within the last ten years at this university or at another approved post secondary institution including TAFE, private providers or other universities.

We recommend that you apply for advanced standing at the same time as you apply for admission into this course, because the amount and type of credit awarded will determine your study plan.

For more details and how to apply please visit the Advanced Standing website.

Master of Education (by Thesis)

Specific Award Rules

Important - Please contact the University for confirmation of the course structure prior to acting on this information. The University accepts no liability for any loss suffered by reason of reliance on this information.

See the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, in conjunction with the Specific Award Rules listed below.

4.1 Admission to Candidature

Applicants for admission to candidature shall hold at least the equivalent of a three-year degree.

4.2 Requirements for an Award

To be eligible for the award of Master of Education a candidate shall successfully complete the equivalent of sixteen (16) units comprising:

all units listed in Part A of the Schedule of Units attached to these Rules; and
fourteen (14) units selected from Part B of the Schedule.
Notwithstanding Rule 4.2(b), the Course Coordinator may approve the substitution of up to two (2) postgraduate coursework units from elsewhere in the University’s offerings for those in Part B of the Schedule.

4.3 Advanced Standing

Candidates may be granted advanced standing in accordance with Rule 2 Section 4 of the University's Rules Relating to Awards.
Notwithstanding Rule 4.3(a), candidates for the Master of Education who have completed all the requirements for a four-year degree in teaching may be granted advanced standing for up to eight (8) units.