Master of Education

VU course code:EMED |CRICOS:083310K |Level of study:Postgraduate

Duration

2 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid, In person

Fees

Tuition: per semester AU$15,500

Location

Footscray Park

Next start date

30 September 2024

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Overview

Build on your experience as a education professional by studying the latest theory with a Master of Education (by coursework) from Victoria University.

This flexible postgraduate education course is underpinned by a strong focus on social justice, sustainability and ethical action. You will gain the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in the school system, universities, community, government and industry.

Studying advanced theory under passionate and experienced educators, you'll further your expertise in learning and teaching practice.

The Master of Education is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers, policy-makers and other professionals whose work has an educational component or responsibility.

This coursedoes not provide you with registration to teachin Australia.

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Formulate a commitment to ethical action, social responsibility, and sustainability in an education context;

Critically review perspectives on the contemporary context of education, vocational training and professional development locally, nationally and internationally;

Apply knowledge about theories to frame and inform practice as a reflective educator;

Interpret theoretical perspectives, analyse problems, and build an awareness of current educational research;

Use technologies for communication, knowledge access, and collaboration in the construction of understanding;

Explore the concept of educational change and professional learning in the workplace identifying a range of connections within professional and academic communities;

Undertake educational inquiry and/or research.
: Students with an education background will have their prior skills and experience recognised. Applicants with a completed education qualification receive advanced standing for at least two, 24-credit-point units.

During the application process, all applicants are able to apply for advanced standing for up to half of the total course.
: The Master of Education offers flexible learning options, with online, face-to-face and evening classes.

You’ll undertake a variety of subjects across foundation, core and electives, as well as a research component.

Completion of each stage of this course gives you credit towards the next. You can choose to exit at the graduate certificate or graduate diploma level.

This course has in-built support for you, with small-group activities and assessment tasks.
: You can choose to complete a portion of your Master of Education degree with one of our 110 international partners .

Around the world, highly respected institutions are ready to welcome you into their community.

Studying overseas gives you the chance to experience a new culture and learn from a new perspective – while gaining credits towards your degree.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this course, there may be an alternative study ‘pathway’ to achieving your goal. In some cases, you may receive credit for your previous study or work experience, reducing the time it takes to complete your course.

: If you have completed any of the following course(s), you will be guaranteed a place in this course.

Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education

48 credit points

Graduate Diploma in Early Childhood Education

96 credit points
: If you have completed study with another university or institution you may be eligible to receive credit for skills and past study.

Use our credit calculator to find out what credit you may be eligible for based on your previous studies. Note that if your previous study can’t be found through the credit calculator, you may still be eligible for credit.

Units can be credited if they are part of the course structure for the course you are applying for. Please note that credits relating to prior VU subjects are automatically granted and no further action is required.

calculate your credit

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses , and our commitment to admissions transparency . Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the award of Master of Education students will be required to completed in total 192 credit points consisting of:

192 credit points of Core studies

Units

Fees & scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

Postgraduate study in education is increasingly important in the advancement of a professional education career. The Master of Education will ensure you are prepared for this competitive field.

This course offers professional development for teachers, education administrators, researchers and policy makers. It could lead to a career as an education or health professional, and prepare you for a management role in a number of specialist education fields.

Graduates will have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to:

education in schools or other settings
policy making and development
training in the workplace.

Example job titles

educational consultant
principal
child care director
curriculum developer
educational policy developer.

Salaries

Visit Jobs and Skills Australia to find the average salaries in Australia for school principals and education managers .

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