Master of Education Research (STEM)
Master of Education Research (STEM)
Rapid changes in the educational landscape, largely driven by the unprecedented impact of globalisation and information communication technologies (ICTs), have accelerated the need for teachers, educators, educational leaders as well as other education stakeholders to be well equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet the education needs of the…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
Rapid changes in the educational landscape, largely driven by the unprecedented impact of globalisation and information communication technologies (ICTs), have accelerated the need for teachers, educators, educational leaders as well as other education stakeholders to be well equipped with the skills and knowledge to meet the education needs of the future. The Master of Education Research (STEM) aims to help enhance students’ knowledge in areas of science, digital and information technologies, engineering, and mathematics, with a particular focus on and application to how these can be integrated into and across a range of educational contexts.
The Master of Education Research (STEM) is a supervised research degree that requires candidates to propose, design and implement a significant research project in the field of STEM education. The program includes a one-semester coursework stage and a three-semester thesis stage. In the coursework stage candidates undertake four compulsory research training units which are intended to equip students with the knowledge and skills to design a STEM education research project, conduct a literature review, use quantitative and/or qualitative methods for data collection and analysis, and prepare a research and ethics proposal.
Where this will take me
Embracing opportunities to study in STEM-related fields can help society to function economically, with implications in areas like medical advancements; as well as in social justice such as addressing poverty and the inclusion of women in male-dominated professions such as engineering, finance and information technology.
REQUIREMENTS
Educational prerequisites
• Minimum of three-year undergraduate degree* in a STEM^ discipline, with a Grade Point Average of a Credit or above, combined with relevant industry experience, or
• a bachelor (honours) OR master degree* in a STEM^ discipline, and
• 1,000-word expression of interest (EOI).#
In particular, the purpose of the EOI is to:
• demonstrate the extent to which the research project will result in a significant contribution to the advancement of knowledge
• showcase an applicant’s mastery of subject knowledge and familiarity with current research?trends
• show evidence of how an applicant’s area of specialisation and varied levels of expertise are linked to educational settings
• match an applicant’s research area with potential supervisors in terms of disciplinary orientation and research interests.
AND
In addition to the criteria above, applicants whose qualifying undergraduate studies were taken in a language other than English will be required to demonstrate English proficiency equivalent to the IELTS Academic minimum overall result of 6.5 with no band score below 6.0. Equivalent test requirements are as follows: PTE Academic = 58 (no score less than 51).
* Equivalent overseas qualifications must be recognised by the National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (NOOSR).
^ Applicants from other disciplines may be considered based on merit. Evidence of relevant skills, industry experience, and capacity to undertake a STEM-based research project is required.
# Applicants are required to submit an?expression of interest (EOI) of approximately 1,000 words to demonstrate their field of?expertise,?the broad?areas within which they wish to position their research, and how?their STEM speciality aligns to education.
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION
Established in 1983, Excelsia College is one of Australia’s leading Christian higher education providers based in Macquarie Park. We are an innovative and creative community of people who are passionate about excelling and growing academically, professionally, personally and spiritually. We offer a variety of courses across business, counselling, creative and performing arts, education and social work. Our students and alumni embark on a journey of lifelong learning and leadership.Excelsia is a community where people excel, are inspired and challenged by our motto ‘Participare Lumen’ (Share the Light) to benefit our world as we share the light of Christ and benefit of higher education within the world. Our educators seek to walk alongside each student on their unique and individual learning journey. With smaller classroom settings, students get to know their classmates and lecturers better and become part of the community.Excelsia promotes and fosters quality in teaching and learning through the implementation of our vision, mission, and institutional values. We provide academic skills support and pastoral support in the form of Mission Engagement Coordinators as well as free counselling services to our students. We also run student-led events throughout the year coordinated by our Student Representative Council (SRC).In the 2022 QILT Student Experience Survey (SES), 83.1 per cent of undergraduate students had a positive overall experience, higher than the national average of 75.9 per cent. Excelsia College has also achieved great results in undergraduate skills development, rating at 88.9 per cent, and teaching quality, rating 88.6 per cent. We are proud to have over 58 nationalities represented at our College, including the Philippines, Singapore, Nepal and India. Over 80 per cent of our students speak a language other than English.Within many of our courses, students undertake practical training in the form of placement opportunities so they can go out as confident, innovative individuals prepared to make a difference in their selected field.CRICOS provider number: 02664KTEQSA provider ID: PRV12064
