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Course Code: M1031 M1070
The Master of Education is a one-year coursework degree or a one-year research degree designed to provide the education profession and the community in general with leaders capable of addressing critical issues in educational practice, policy and research. It is designed for:
teachers, educational administrators, and other education professionals who seek to extend and deepen their expertise in Education;
professionals carrying out educational duties in other relevant fields who seek professional development and renewal; and
those planning to proceed to higher degrees.
The degree may be completed in one of two ways:
a) Coursework
Students undertake a project of 4 points and 20 points of coursework: a total of 6 units including the project. This is a coursework-classified course and it can be completed totally externally.
b) Research
Students undertake a research dissertation with a methodology component (16 points) and 8 points of coursework in their area of specialisation. This is a research-classified course, and students complete a research thesis of approximately 40,000 words.
| Level: | Master - Coursework/Research |
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| Qualification: | Master of Education (MEd) |
| Duration: | 1 year full-time or part-time equivalent |
| Availability: | Murdoch campus (internal) (Research only) Murdoch campus (external) (Coursework and Research) |
| Special Requirements: | Access to adequate library resources and to the Internet is essential for external students. |
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