Master of Education Research
Master of Education Research
The Master of Education Research is a supervised research degree that requires candidates to propose, design and implement a significant research project in education in an area that is of interest to the candidate or negotiated with the research supervisor. The program includes a one-semester coursework stage and a three-semester…
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
The Master of Education Research is a supervised research degree that requires candidates to propose, design and implement a significant research project in education in an area that is of interest to the candidate or negotiated with the research supervisor. 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 equip students with the knowledge and skills to design a sound 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
A Master of Education (Research) opens up a variety of doors for graduates within academia, providing them with advanced research skills, specialist knowledge and transferable skills in communication, thought leadership and critical analysis. Master of Education (Research) graduates can positively use these skills to transform the education sector and pursue further research, a Doctoral program or become an education decision-maker or leader within education.
REQUIREMENTS
Admissions Criteria:
• 4 year undergraduate degree, or
• 3 year undergraduate degree, combined with relevant education industry experience, and
• Grade Point Average of a Credit or above, achieved in an under-graduate degree
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In addition to the above entry requirements, 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 of how their research motivations align with and fit into Education. 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 in education;
• showcase applicants’ mastery of subject knowledge and familiarity with current research trends;
• show evidence of how applicants’ area of specialisation (e.g. Educational leadership, pedagogy, curriculum studies, educational policy, etc.) and varied levels of expertise are linked to?educational settings;
• match applicants’ research area with potential supervisors in terms of disciplinary orientation and research interests.
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).
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
