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The University of Western Australia (UWA)

  • 22% international / 78% domestic

Master of Education

  • Masters (Coursework)

Gain an advanced understanding of the field of education, including research-based learning and intellectual scholarship in education. This course is designed for professionals in education who wish to expand their expertise and career possibilities....

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Coursework)
Course Code
30580
Study Mode
In person

About this course

This course is designed for professionals in education who wish to expand their expertise and career possibilities. It will introduce you to theory as well as national and international educational practices. You will have the opportunity to connect these considerations with your own experiences. Through disciplined dialogue and the sharing of ideas and information, you will broaden your knowledge, improve your skills and develop your professional agency. The course also presents an opportunity to select an area of specialisation. In addition, a research component (comprising at least 25 per cent of your studies), provides an opportunity to develop research skills as a basis for further professional enquiry. The course delivery arrangements are flexible and particularly suited to the requirements of people in full-time careers. This course is also available in Singapore.

Entry requirements

Admission requirements

If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below

Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a)(i) a three year Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma, or equivalent qualifications as recognised by UWA, or
(ii) a four year Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA, or
(iii) a Bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study
and
(b) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have-
(a)(i) a three year Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma, or equivalent qualifications as recognised by UWA, or
(ii) a four year Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA, or
(iii) a Bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study
and
(b) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
Mid-year entry

Mid-year entry for the Master of Education is part-time only.

*International students should check their visa conditions and if a Student Visa is required please apply for semester 1 commencement.
Mid-year entry
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Ranking and Selection Process

Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.

This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency

Study locations

Perth

Career pathways

Careers and further study

Explore the career opportunities available to you.

Career Pathways
This course will pave the way for you to move into various leadership positions within schools as well as in other educational organisations.

Career Pathways This course will pave the way for you to move into various leadership positions within schools as well as in other educational organisations.

Further Study
Upon completing this course, you can choose to undertake more research-focused study such as the Master of Education (Thesis and Coursework).
Further Study Upon completing this course, you can choose to undertake more research-focused study such as the Master of Education (Thesis and Coursework).

Course structure

Core

Take all units (18 points):

Option

Take unit to the value of 6 points OR select an option unit from the other specialisations below.

1. Mental Health and Wellbeing specialisation

Take all units (24 points):

2. Contemporary Approaches to Curriculum and Pedagogy specialisation

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at The University of Western Australia (UWA).
80.4%
Overall satisfaction
72.3%
Skill scale
65.2%
Teaching scale
86.3%
Employed full-time
$98.6k
Average salary
Data source

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