Master of Education

A Master degree qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice and as a pathway for further learning.

Upon completion of the Master of Education (Coursework) you will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and workplace practice in education.
• Critically evaluate current and past scholarship and professional practice in the field of education in the light of contemporary research, of workplace practice, including perspectives grounded in Christian scholarship.
• Demonstrate your ability to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in education for application across multi-disciplinary contexts.
• Demonstrate your intellectual independence by making complex, creative and original contributions to the body of knowledge and workplace practice in education at both an abstract and practical level.
• Communicate, justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences through prepared presentations and projects in a variety of settings.
• Model a high level of self-discipline, professional judgment, personal integrity, teamwork and respect for the dignity of individuals and groups in study and workplace settings.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of research principles and methods in the discipline of education.
• Plan and execute a substantial research project.

Each unit you take in the Master of Education (Coursework) program will contribute towards the fulfilment of these broader learning outcomes.

The Master of Education (Coursework) comprises 7-8 units of study (or subjects). Each unit represents 3 credit points, with the exception of the optional Major Research Project unit which is worth 6 credit points. To fulfil the requirements of the MEd award, you will need to complete a minimum of 24 credit points.

• ED550 Worldview Foundations of Education
• ED692 Educational Research Methods

If you are an international student, you will also be required to take a third core unit:

• ED509 Introduction to Education in Australia

In this course, you will specialise in a field of study. Each specialisation has its own required and elective units.

You can select your specialisation from one of the following fields:

Educational Studies

• ED620 Curriculum Construction: Analysis and Perspectives (Core)
• ED630 Assessment and Evaluation: Refining Understanding and Practices
• ED631 Mentoring
• ED635 Cognitive Science in Education
• ED642 Creative Teaching and Learning
• Selection from Educational Leadership specialisation

Educational Leadership

• ED631 Mentoring (Core)
• ED620 Curriculum Construction: Analysis and Perspectives
• ED673 Leading School Improvement
• BU673 Organisational Leadership
• One Sheridan postgraduate Business Administration unit
• Selection from Educational Studies specialisation

You will also undertake a research project during your degree.

You can select either:

• ED693 Major Research Project (6 credit points)

OR

• ED694 Minor Research Project (3 credit points)