Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is designed for professionals working in the education industry including school leaders, teachers, educational consultants and trainers or students wishing to pursue a non-school-based teaching career. It is also suitable to study as preparation to teach in the higher education environment, or to develop your research…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Education is designed for professionals working in the education industry including school leaders, teachers, educational consultants and trainers or students wishing to pursue a non-school-based teaching career. It is also suitable to study as preparation to teach in the higher education environment, or to develop your research capacity and transition into educational research and lead educational change.
This flexible degree focuses on six specialisations and electives to meet your professional learning needs.
What will you do?
We offer six areas of specialisation:
Educational Leadership and Innovation
Study leadership and management theory in depth and consider how it can be applied to lead educational change.
Wellbeing
Examine evidence-based approaches to wellbeing support—a key knowledge area for all educators.
Entrepreneurship Education
Explore entrepreneurship and innovation and its impact on education, schools and systems.
Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education
Investigate issues, opportunities and student engagement in STEM areas.
English Language Teaching (ELT/TESOL)
Learn the latest strategies for effective English Language Teaching.
Research
Strengthen your educational research skills and understandings, with opportunities to go on to a PhD.
Potential careers
Manager / Business Management, Teacher
Degree Structure
To qualify for the degree of Master of Education, applicants without an existing teaching qualification must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 48 units comprising:
1. Core courses to the value of 30 units
2. Specialisation courses to the value of 12 units
3. Elective course to the value of 6 units.
To qualify for the degree of Master of Education, applicants with an existing teaching qualification (Australian recognised B.Ed, G.DipEd or equivalent), two years of teaching practice and have subsequently been granted up to 24 units of advanced standing must complete satisfactorily a program of study consisting of the following requirements with a combined total of not less than 24 units comprising:
1. Core courses to the value of 9 units
2. Specialisation courses to the value of 12 units
3. Elective course to the value of 3 units.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Adelaide unites and serves those striving to change the world—and themselves—for the better. It’s a place where history is made.Established in 1874, we’re home to over 29,000 students and 3,000 staff, all striving to create progress. For our community. For all. This is a university of outstanding quality—ranked as a top 100 global university—in the heart of the city of Adelaide.We were our country’s first university to welcome female students. The first to teach science and business. Our alumni have won Nobel Prizes, led the nation, and walked in space.
