Master of Education (MEd)

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Detailed Program Information

Program Code
MEDUC

Program Faculty
Faculty of Arts, Business, Law and Economics

Academic Year
2025

These Program Rules should be read in conjunction with the University's policies (https://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies).

Overview

The Master of Education is designed for educators who wish to strengthen curriculum development, teaching areas, discipline study areas or develop areas of education such as educational leadership. It is also suitable for trainers, educational consultants or any domestic or international student wishing to study Education to teach in a higher education environment or develop their research capacity to transition into educational research. 

Graduates of this program will not be eligible for teacher registration.

The Master of Education is an AQF Level 9 Masters qualification with a standard full-time duration of 2 years. Students may be eligible to complete the program in a full-time standard duration of 1 year on the basis of prior learning.

Program Learning Outcomes

  1. Lead evidence-based approaches to transform education outcomes positively
  2. Inspire and lead the creation of safe, inclusive and innovative learning environments
  3. Lead and engage diverse communities by inspiring exemplary cultures of learning, professionalism and respect

Conditions

Interruption of program:
Students must apply for permission from the Executive Dean or delegate before taking a Leave of Absence. Any extension of the leave without approval will result in the loss of place in the program but an application may be made to be re-admitted to the program subject to the admission procedures in place at the time.

Program Maximum Duration: As specified in Table 1 of the Coursework Academic Programs Policy, this program must be completed within a Maximum Duration which includes any periods of non-enrolment, leave of absence or approved study at other institutions for credit towards a Program. 
 

Academic Program Rules for Master of Education

There shall be a Master of Education.

Qualification Requirements

To qualify for the degree of Master of Education, students must complete satisfactorily a program of study of one of the following requirements:

Educational Leadership and Wellbeing Specialisation 

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 courses to the value of 6 units

Or

A combined total of not less than 24 units (subject to advanced standing credit for prior learning), comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 9 units
  2. Specialisation courses to the value of 12 units
  3. Elective courses to the value of 3 units

English Language Teaching Specialisation 

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 courses to the value of 6 units

Or

A combined total of not less than 24 units (subject to advanced standing credit for prior learning), comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 9 units
  2. Specialisation courses to the value of 12 units
  3. Elective courses to the value of 3 units

Research Specialisation 

A combined total of not less than 48 units, comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 24 units
  2. Specialisation courses to the value of 18 units
  3. Elective courses to the value of 6 units

Or

A combined total of not less than 24 units (subject to advanced standing credit for prior learning), comprising:

  1. Core courses to the value of 3 units
  2. Specialisation courses to the value of 18 units
  3. Elective courses to the value of 3 units

Core Courses

Electives

  • Elective Courses

    48-unit program electives

    If studying a 48-unit program, students must complete Elective Courses to the value of 6 units.

    Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    EDUC 7016 Multicultural Society and Educational Policy 3
    EDUC 7018 Psychological Theories of Education 3
    EDUC 7063OL Online Learning 3

    or

    Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:

    Courses listed in specialisations other than the one being studied.

    or

    Courses to the value of 6 units from the following:

    Other postgraduate coursework courses deemed by the Faculty to be appropriate in Education including Mathematics, Science, Digital Technologies, Languages, History, Geography, Psychology, English, Linguistics, Music and Business Studies. Prior approval is required from the Faculty.

    24-unit program electives

    If studying a 24-unit program, students must complete Elective Courses to the value of 3 units.

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Subject/Catalogue Course Title Unit Value
    EDUC 7016 Multicultural Society and Educational Policy 3
    EDUC 7018 Psychological Theories of Education 3
    EDUC 7063OL Online Learning 3

    or

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Courses listed in specialisations other than the one being studied.

    or

    Courses to the value of 3 units from the following:

    Other postgraduate coursework courses deemed by the Faculty to be appropriate in Education including Mathematics, Science, Digital Technologies, Languages, History, Geography, Psychology, English, Linguistics, Music and Business Studies. Prior approval is required from the Faculty.

Published on: 29 November, 2024 | 11:25:50

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