Master of Education

2008 | 2009 | 2010

Division of Education, Arts and Social Sciences | School of Education

Program Code: MMEU

Program Level: Postgraduate

SATAC code: (External Mode): 4CM015

Home Campus: Magill

Program Length (in EFTSL): 1

Program director/s

Associate Professor Susan Hill (MMEU)

HOW TO APPLY

DOMESTIC STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are online via SATAC's Gradstart portal.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ONLY

Applications to this program are via UniSA's Apply Online portal.

Please note that this program will not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Note that the Educational Computing and TESOL specialisations are available internally as well as externally.

Program administrator: Dushie Lalic

Specialisation Coordinators:
Adult Vocational and Workplace Learning - Sue Shore
Early Childhood - Susan Hill
Educational Computing - Alan Barnes
Languages Education - Angela Scarino
Literacy and Language Education - Helen Nixon
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) - Zheng Lin
Research strand and courses not attached to specialisations - Susan Hill

Aim

The Master of Education aims to develop a critical understanding of and engagement with current theories, research, debates and practices in a variety of educational fields and education sectors through a series of courses or courses plus research.

Entry requirements

To be eligible for entry, applicants will normally have undertaken four years of study at a recognised higher education institution, and successfully completed all of the requirements for each program including an education qualification. Applicants with a three year qualification would normally be expected to have three years of relevant professional experience and a Graduate Certificate of Education or equivalent. Applicants will be selected for the program on the basis of academic merit. Preference will be given to applicants with approved professional experience.

In addition, international students who speak English as a foreign language must have obtained one of the following standards within the last two years prior to admission:

English Language Test (see Note 1)
- IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  - Reading and writing - 6.0
  - Overall band score - 6.5
- CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
  - Grade of C
- CAE (Certificate in Advanced English) (University of Cambridge ESOL examination)
  - Grade of B
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
  - TOEFL iBT (internet based test) - 90 with no band less than 21
  - TOEFL PBT (paper based test) - 577 with TWE (test of written English) of 4.5
English Language Programs
- Successful completion of the CELUSA Academic English Program - Level 5
Other qualifications
- Successful completion of a tertiary qualification at diploma level or above completed in Australia within the last two years; or
- Successful completion of at least two years of tertiary study at diploma level or above conducted and completed in English within the last five years in a country in which English is commonly used, as determined by the University (see Note 2). Where the study in English was more than five years ago, this requirement may be satisfied by subsequent and recent work experience of at least two years duration in a setting where English is the language of business subject to satisfactory evidence as determined by the University.

Note 1: Results from IELTS, University of Cambridge ESOL examinations and TOEFL are valid for two years.
Note 2: The University, through UniSA International, maintains a list of countries where English is commonly used and which would satisfy this criterion. This may include particular educational institutions within a given non-English speaking country where English is the language of instruction.
Note 3: Where previous study/work experience was conducted in English, the application must be accompanied by certified documentation from the educational institution/employer certifying that the language of instruction/employment was English.

Content/structure

A total of 36 units are required to complete the program. Students of this program may choose to specialise in a particular area based on the following model, in which case they will graduate with a Master of Education with a specialisation on their parchment.
Specialisation: 18 units Elective: 18 units
Alternatively students may choose not to specialise in a particular area by choosing any courses from the following schedule, in which case they will graduate with a Master of Education without a specialisation on their parchments. Moreover, the program can be taken as coursework only or by a combination of coursework and an 18 unit research strand made up of 9 units of research methodology courses and 9 units of a research project.

Fee information

Fees for Domestic students: Commonwealth Supported
Fees for Commonwealth Supported Students are calculated at the course level. Click on individual courses in the schedule below to determine total program fees.

Program requirements

Course name	Area + Cat. No.	Units	EFTSL
ADULT, VOCATIONAL AND WORKPLACE LEARNING This specialisation is not available in 2010
Contemporary Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning Perspectives	EDUC 5127	4.5	0.125
International Adult, Vocational and Workplace Learning Perspectives	EDUC 5128	4.5	0.125
Workplaces and Learning	EDUC 5129	4.5	0.125
Work, Workers and Work Educators	EDUC 5130	4.5	0.125
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Investigating Privilege in Early Childhood Settings	EDUC 5095	4.5	0.125
Inquiry Based Science and Maths in Early Childhood Education	EDUC 5093	4.5	0.125
Culture and Early Childhood Education	EDUC 5084	4.5	0.125
Early Electronic Literacies	EDUC 5087	4.5	0.125
Curriculum Context of Early Childhood Education	EDUC 5020	9	0.250
Developmental Context of Early Childhood Education	EDUC 5054	9	0.250
Professional Context of Early Childhood Education	EDUC 5055	9	0.250
EDUCATIONAL COMPUTING
Information and Communication Technologies and Instructional Strategies	EDUC 5092	4.5	0.125
e-Learning	EDUC 5086	4.5	0.125
Design for e-Learning	EDUC 5085	4.5	0.125
Cognitive Technologies and Learning	EDUC 5081	4.5	0.125
Education Leadership and Computer Technologies	EDUC 5088	4.5	0.125
Computer Technologies for Supporting Effective Language Learning	EDUC 5082	4.5	0.125
Learning Mathematics and the Sciences with Information Technologies	EDUC 5096	4.5	0.125
Internet and Education	EDUC 4063	4.5	0.125
Web Publishing and Education	EDUC 4061	4.5	0.125
Information Technology and Curriculum	EDUC 4067	4.5	0.125
Multimedia in Education	EDUC 4068	4.5	0.125
LANGUAGES EDUCATION
Language, Culture and Second Language Learning	LANG 5023	9	0.250
Research Methods and Issues in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5033	9	0.250
Issues in Languages Assessment and Evaluation	LANG 5021	9	0.250
The Languages Curriculum: Constructions and Issues	LANG 5024	9	0.250
Investigation in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5032	9	0.250
or
Project in Language Education	EDUC 5030	9	0.250
LITERACY AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
Literacy Teaching in Practice 1	EDUC 5041	4.5	0.125
Literacy Teaching in Practice 2	EDUC 5042	4.5	0.125
Literacy Teaching in Practice 3	EDUC 5073	4.5	0.125
Literacy Teaching in Practice 4	EDUC 5074	4.5	0.125
Literacy Teaching in Practice 5	EDUC 5097	4.5	0.125
Investigation in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5032	9	0.250
Research Methods and Issues in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5033	9	0.250
TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)
Learning English as a Second or Foreign Language	EDUC 5109	4.5	0.125
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language	EDUC 5110	4.5	0.125
Language and Culture in TESOL	EDUC 5111	4.5	0.125
Curriculum and Evaluation in TESOL	EDUC 5112	4.5	0.125
Computer Technologies for Supporting Effective Language Learning	EDUC 5082	4.5	0.125
Policy, Curriculum and Teaching Studies 1 (see Note 6)	EDUC 5043	4.5	0.125
Policy, Curriculum and Teaching Studies 2 (see Note 6)	EDUC 5044	4.5	0.125
Research Methods and Issues in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5033	9	0.250
Project in Language Education	EDUC 5030	9	0.250
or
Investigation in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5032	9	0.250
RESEARCH STRAND COURSES (see Note 1)
Introduction to Research Practice	EDUC 5094	9	0.250
Research Methods and Issues in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5033	9	0.250
Quantitative Data Analysis	EDUC 5113	4.5	0.125
Professional Development Project (Education and Training of Adults)	EDUC 5062	9	0.250
Negotiated Study (Research)	EDUC 5017	9	0.250
Investigation in Language and Literacy Education	EDUC 5032	9	0.250
Project in Language Education	EDUC 5030	9	0.250
COURSES NOT ATTACHED TO ANY SPECIALISATION
International Professional Studies 1 (see Note 5)	EDUC 5125	4.5	0.125
International Professional Studies 2 (see Note 5)	EDUC 5126	4.5	0.125
Policy, Curriculum and Teaching Studies 1 (see Note 6)	EDUC 5043	4.5	0.125
Policy, Curriculum and Teaching Studies 2 (see Note 6)	EDUC 5044	4.5	0.125
Practitioner Inquiry 1 (see Note 6)	EDUC 5070	4.5	0.125
Practitioner Inquiry 2 (see Note 6)	EDUC 5071	4.5	0.125
Gender Issues in Education: Theory, and Research	EDUC 5091	4.5	0.125
Socio-cultural Challenges for Educators	EDUC 5101	4.5	0.125
Ethical Inquiry in the Classroom	EDUC 5089	4.5	0.125
Philosophical Inquiry Skills	EDUC 5098	4.5	0.125
Contemporary Issues in Science and Mathematics Education	EDUC 5083	4.5	0.125
Understanding Bullying and Social Dynamics: The Child at School	EDUC 5102	4.5	0.125
Expertise Development	EDUC 5090	4.5	0.125
Cognitive Learning Theory	EDUC 5080	4.5	0.125
Psychology of Thinking	EDUC 5100	4.5	0.125

Rules

Students will need to check prerequisite requirements relevant to their chosen specialisation.
Students are required to complete at least 18 units within a specialisation if they choose to specialise and have the specialisation recorded on their parchment.
Credit will not normally be granted for more than one third of the total number of units of the award. Applications for credit must be based on equivalent masters study. Students will apply for credit in the first instance to the specialisation coordinator/course coordinator who will forward their recommendation to the Program Director for approval. The Program Director will consult with specialisation coordinators and/or course coordinators, as appropriate.

Notes

Students considering further research studies at doctoral level should complete an 18 unit research strand: Research: 18 units made up of 9 units covering research methodology: EDUC 5094 Introduction to Research Practice or EDUC 5033 Research Methods and Issues in Language and Literacy Education; and 9 units covering a research study/project: EDUC 5017 Negotiated Study (Research) or EDUC 5062 Professional Development Project (Education and Training of Adults) or EDUC 5032 Investigation in Language and Literacy Education or EDUC 5030 Project in Language Education or EDUC 5070/ EDUC 5071 Practitioner Inquiry 1 and 2. These 18 units can be taken as part of a specialisation or with any other 18 units of Master of Education courses. Advice will be provided to students by specialisation coordinators or the Program Director to assist them in selecting the most appropriate research methodology course.
All courses may not be offered every year. Information concerning study period of offering can be accessed via the timetable on UniSAnet. For information about the scheduling of external courses students should contact the specialisation coordinator.
The courses CURR 5050 Language Policy in Context and LANG 5021 Issues in Languages Assessment and Evaluation will be offered in alternate years.
The Master of Education is offered transnationally; only certain specialisations are available in particular locations. See OMEU.
Students enrolling in EDUC 5125 International Professional Studies 1 and EDUC 5126 International Professional Studies 2 must read the conditions of delivery of the courses available at this website and then consult with the Course Coordinator prior to enrolment. Head of School or nominee must approve each student's program of study.
EDUC 5070 Practitioner Inquiry 1, EDUC 5071 Practitioner Inquiry 2, EDUC 5043 Policy, Curriculum and Teaching Studies 1 and EDUC 5044 Policy, Curriculum and Teaching Studies 2 are generally undertaken by students who are part of an industry-sponsored cohort in the MCED Graduate Certificate in Education and are listed in the Masters schedule to facilitate credit transfer. Students not part of an industry- sponsored cohort should contact the Course Coordinator to ascertain whether enrolment is appropriate.

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