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Edith Cowan University (ECU)

  • 19% international / 81% domestic

Master of Education (Advanced)

  • Masters (Coursework)

Provides an opportunity for motivated professionals concerned with educational practice to undertake advanced coursework in fields of particular interest. The course provides students with knowledge and understandings across a range of specialist areas suited to each student's needs and interests.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Duration
2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
Course Code
J89, 097203J
Domestic Fees
$22,750 per year / $45,500 total
International Fees
$36,200 per year / $72,400 total

About this course

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

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

The two year duration makes this course ideal for international students and allows for further development of academic skills and the opportunity to graduate with two specialisations.

Please note that this is not an Initial Teacher Education course/qualification and completion of the Master of Education (Advanced) will not qualify you for accreditation necessary to teach in Australia.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Coursework) Award.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

  • 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. 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, with equivalents considered.
    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 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.

Study locations

Mount Lawley

What you will learn

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

Career pathways

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

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Edith Cowan University (ECU).
81%
Overall satisfaction
67%
Skill scale
70%
Teaching scale
70.5%
Employed full-time
$75.5k
Average salary
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