Master of Education
Master of Education
The Master of Education is designed for a range of education professionals who want to develop or extend their expertise in education so they can move into leadership, specialist or coordinator positions. With eight specialisation areas, ranging from arts education to leadership and management, students have the opportunity to become…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Education is designed for a range of education professionals who want to develop or extend their expertise in education so they can move into leadership, specialist or coordinator positions. With eight specialisation areas, ranging from arts education to leadership and management, students have the opportunity to become true leaders in their field of interest. As well as an array of fields, the course offers educators professional learning in a wide range of settings, from early childhood through to vocational and adult education.
The Master of Education has been created for the learning needs of teachers or educators looking to specialise their knowledge in a variety of education fields. It will also benefit those currently in wider education-related roles, such as youth workers, policy makers, education administrators or managers, and those in tertiary education.
Create the course your career needs with our Master of Education specialisation areas. Our eight specialisations and over 50 extra electives give you the ability to build a flexible course around your own interests, helping further your teaching practice. Whether you want to choose just one, or multiple specialisations, be in control of building a course which will give you the knowledge to accelerate your career in education.
Over the course of the degree, you will develop a strong foundation in education theory whilst being given the tools to apply these learnings in a practical way. This focus on real-world application will assist with progression in your role or promotion to positions of leadership and management in the education field.
The Master of Education offers professional learning for educators in a broad range of fields, including early childhood, primary, secondary, tertiary, vocational and adult. In this course you will develop in-depth knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice in specialised areas of education. You’ll also be exposed to the latest research that is driving change to policy and practice in educational settings worldwide. The course is designed for professionals who already hold, or seek to move into:
- Leadership and/or management positions within educational and professional settings
- Policy-making roles and responsibilities within government and non-government organisations
- Specialist and coordination positions
- Professional development/capacity building positions in educational, workplace and or community settings
- Other education and training settings.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1853, the University of Melbourne enjoys an outstanding reputation with world rankings, consistently being placed as Australia’s leading comprehensive research-intensive university, and is one of the world’s top 50 (as per Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2015 – 2016 and Academic Ranking of World Universities 2015). There are over 80 different undergraduate study areas and over 270 graduate courses at Melbourne for students to choose from. The University has extensive global networks and has seven campus locations across Melbourne and rural Victoria.
