Master of Education (Advanced)
Master of Education (Advanced)
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…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
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.
Specialisations you can study in this course
Behaviour and Wellbeing
Early Childhood Education
Educational Leadership
Learning Difficulties
Literacy Education
Special Education: Complex Communication Needs
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Course learning outcomes
Reflect critically on a complex body of education knowledge, research principles and methods to demonstrate mastery of educational research.
Apply cognitive, technical and creative skills to critique educational strategies and practices and synthesise complex ideas in authentic situations.
Apply communication and collaboration skills to contributions to professional practice/scholarship.
Use high level self management skills to plan a substantial project.
Career Opportunities
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
REQUIREMENTS
All applicants are required to have an initial teacher education qualification.
One or more of the specialisations in this course has admission requirements.
Academic admission requirements (Band 6) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree; or
Equivalent prior learning including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Edith Cowan University (ECU) is a large, multi-campus institution serving communities in Western Australia and internationally.ECU was awarded university status in 1991, but despite its relative youth, the University has a proud history of more than a century of service to education in Western Australia and is recognised for its teaching and learning, excellence in research, and partnerships with the community.We have more than 23,300 students, including around 18,500 undergraduates and 4,800 postgraduates. Approximately 3,600 international students attend the University, originating from 104 countries.We are a progressive University with courses developed through ongoing industry input, and employing lecturers who engage fully with their students. We’re a university that knows while knowledge is important, understanding comes from experience –experience that enables you to adapt what you’ve learned to whatever opportunities come your way. Because that’s when you do more than just survive in this world. You thrive in it.
