Master of Education

Victoria University

About

This flexible coursework program is underpinned by a strong commitment to and focus on, social justice, sustainability and ethical action.

You will gain the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in education, community, government and industry.

Learning from passionate and experienced educators, you'll gain advanced knowledge about the theory and practice of learning and teaching.

This course is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers, policy-makers or any professional whose work has an educational component or responsibility.

This course does not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Structure

To complete the Master of Education students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

  • 48 credit points of Core units
  • 96 credit points of Elective units
  • 48 credit points of either Option A Capstone Research and Elective unit or Option B Minor Thesis

[Note - Cognate students, who have been admitted to the Master of Education on the basis of their previous studies in education, will be granted recognition of prior learning for two units. Cognate Students will be granted AED5011 Approaches to Learning (as the core 24 credit point unit) and an unspecified elective (as the elective 24 credit point unit).

Additional Notes:

  • EED6001 must be taken in your first semester of study
  • Students must complete 48 credit points of study prior to enrolment in AED5001. You are encouraged to complete AED5001 Research Design and Methods as close to the completion of your Minor Thesis or Capstone Research Project as possible.
  • The Minor Thesis or Capstone Research Project units must be taken in the final semesters of study.
  • To be eligible to apply for doctoral study, it is recommended that students choose to complete the Minor Thesis option, or complete the unit EED6011 along with EED6004.

Course structure and units

Core units

  • Contemporary Issues in Education and Training Unit code EED6001 Credits24
  • Education Research Design and Methods Unit code AED5001 Credits24

Select either Option A or B:

OPTION A:

  • Capstone Research Investigation Unit code EED6004 Credits24

Plus 24 credit points (1 unit) chosen from the Elective unit list below.

OPTION B:

  • Minor Thesis (Full-Time) Unit code AED6001 Credits48

Or

  • Minor Thesis A (Part-Time) Unit code EED6031 Credits24

And

  • Minor Thesis B (Part-Time) Unit code EED6032 Credits24

Select 96 credit points (4 units) from the following Elective units:

  • Evaluation Unit code AED5008 Credits24
  • Innovation Unit code AED5009 Credits24
  • Approaches to Learning Unit code AED5011 Credits24
  • E-Learning Unit code AED5023 Credits24
  • Positive Education Unit code AED5030 Credits24
  • Curriculum & Pedagogy Unit code EED6002 Credits24
  • Enhancing Skills and Knowledge Unit code EED6011 Credits24
  • Post-Colonial and Indigenous Approaches to Learning and Teaching in the 21 Century Unit code EED6013 Credits24

Entry requirements

Meeting the minimum admission requirements does not guarantee you entry into this course. Some courses receive more applications than the number of places available. In this situation we will also assess your education, work and other relevant experience.

If you do not meet the minimum requirements you may be eligible for one of our special admission programs. We also encourage you to explore our study pathways to help you reach your goal.

Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency.

Entry requirements

Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in a similar disciplineORCompletion of an Australian Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) in a similar discipline.

Pathways from VU courses

There are many ways you can start your education journey at VU. Pathways offer an easy transition between courses at different levels, so that you can start with a certificate and progress right through to postgraduate study.

Find out more about pathways and credits.

Credit for skills and past study

If you have completed study with another university or institution and believe you are eligible to receive credit for skills and past study, you can apply for advanced standing.

Applications for advanced standing can be made after a discussion with your course coordinator or academic adviser.

Additional information

All applicants are required (1) to submit a current version of their CV (2) to present a 200 word statement outlining why they are interested in undertaking this course

Learning outcomes

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

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  1. Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to ethical action, social responsibility and sustainability in an educational context.  
  2. Derive an informed and critical perspective on the contemporary context of education, vocational training and professional development, both locally and internationally.  
  3. Use advanced knowledge about theories to frame and inform practice as a critical and reflective educator.  
  4. Integrate strong theoretical perspectives, critical analysis and problem solving, and an awareness of current research.  
  5. Adapt appropriate uses of digital technologies for communication, knowledge access, and collaboration in the construction of an advanced body of understanding in the discipline.  
  6. Stimulate educational innovation and professional learning in a workplace, and be able to draw on a range of connections within professional and academic communities.  
  7. Design, conduct, and report educational inquiry/research.  

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