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Master of Education
If you are a practising education professional with a desire to develop an advanced understanding of your area of expertise and professional qualifications then the Master of Education is the program for you. This program will enhance your knowledge of education practice and theory, explore contemporary education issues, and connect…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
If you are a practising education professional with a desire to develop an advanced understanding of your area of expertise and professional qualifications then the Master of Education is the program for you. This program will enhance your knowledge of education practice and theory, explore contemporary education issues, and connect you with the latest developments in the field. Upon graduation you will be positioned as an educational leader and open diverse career pathways that will see you excel within the classroom or take you out of the classroom.
What you will study
What you will study
The Master of Education is designed to drive students towards success in the teaching industry. You will study a range of subjects geared around theoretical and practical applications of teaching, learning and leadership.
Specialisations
The Master of Education is intended for Teachers who wish to retrain in an additional teaching area or gain further professional learning.
Professional Learning is available in:
Advanced Studies in Education
Teacher Retraining is provided in the areas of:
Mathematics;
TESOL
International onshore students can only enrol in the following specialisations:
Advanced Studies in Education
TESOL
Career opportunities
The University of Newcastle’s Master of Education prepares you with the skills and knowledge to build on your current teaching experience and pursue a career in educational leadership. You will graduate with an advanced understanding of the values and ethical principles that underlie the broad field of education and the conduct of various research traditions in complex settings in an ethical, collaborative, professional and accountable manner. You will enter the professional workforce with the ability to articulate an educational perspective in regards to the broader community issues of ethical conduct, equity and social justice. Graduates can embark on some of the following career pathways:
Higher Education Teacher within TAFEs and university sectors
Education Consultant or Advisor within TAFEs, universities or schools
Specialist Teacher in areas such as language, geography, computing and history, secondary maths, physics and chemistry
Leadership, Coordination, Specialist or Professional Development positions in school systems
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
The University of Newcastle, Australia is a world-class university. Excellence in teaching, research, and the student experience are our focus.
The University of Newcastle is one of the world’s top 200 universities1, known for making a global impact and top 5 in the world for partnering for a more sustainable future2.Â
We embrace technology and best practice to deliver the best possible student experience. Our mission is to help students become life-ready graduates. We do this through practical learning, innovative styles of teaching, internationally recognised study programs and world-class research.Â
We are number one in Australia for industry collaboration3, our partnerships help our more than 39,000 students4 to be more employable and start on higher salaries than the Australian average5.Â
1 QS World University Rankings 2023
2 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings 2022 Â
3 Innovation Connections IC Report 2014 - 2020Â
4 The University of Newcastle Data Warehouse 2021Â
5 QILT Graduates Outcomes Survey 2018 - 2020Â
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