Master of Education
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Master of Education
On this page:
- About this course
- Careers
- Study pathways
- Course details
- Course structure
- Units and electives
- Admission information
- Course objectives
- How to apply
About this course
The Master of Education is a flexible coursework program, offering the opportunity to exit at the Graduate Certificate in Educational Learning and Leadership or the Graduate Diploma in Educational Learning and Leadership. It is designed to meet the needs of professionals whose work has an educational component or some educational responsibility.
Classes reflect the latest theory and research in education. You will be taught by interesting educators who are active researchers, have extensive experience in their fields and will support, encourage and extend your learning.
Graduates have also continued with their study pathways enrolling in the Doctor of Education.
Please note that this course will not provide you with registration to teach in Australia. Students interested in becoming registered to teach in Australia should consider applying for either the Graduate Diploma in Secondary Education or Master of Teaching.
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Careers
This course provides professional development and extension for:
- teaching professionals
- education administrators
- researchers
- educational policy makers
Learn more about your career options on the Australian government's Career Information and Resources website.
Study Pathways
There are recognised study pathways for this course. You may be able to complete your course faster by getting credit for previous study.
VU TAFE to undergraduate
You can get credit in the Master of Education (AMEB) if you have studied one of these TAFE courses at VU:
Vocational Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Education and Training
You may receive credit for this course.Transferring to VU
You can get credit in the Master of Education (AMEB) for study you have done at other universities. We have formal credit transfer arrangements for this course with the following universities
Western Autism Institute t/as Autism Teaching Institute
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If you studied the Vocational Graduate Diploma of Teaching Students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) you may receive credit for this course.
To find out more about the pathways available for this course, please contact the School of Education
Recognition of prior learning (RPL)
Get credit for your work, study and life experience through our Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) process.
Course details
- Course location
- St Albans and Footscray Park
- Other locations
Some units may be delivered offshore
- Faculty
- Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development
- School
- School of Education
- Duration
- 1.5 years
- Study options
- Full Time or Part Time
- Study mode
- Burst Mode, On campus, On-line , Working in the Workplace
- Course code
- AMEB
Course Structure
Students completing this course in full-time mode must complete 144 credit points over three semesters.
Units and electives
Year 1
Plus
TWO units selected from the CORE unit list
Plus
ONE additional unit selected from either the CORE unit list or the elective list
Year 2, Semester 1
In the final semester students have two options.
Option 1: Complete TWO units
Option 2: Complete a Minor Thesis (either full-time or part-time)
OPTION 1:
TWO units selected from units offered in the core unit list and elective list
OPTION 2:
Or if part-time enrol in the following unit for two semesters:
CORE UNITS
Students must complete at least TWO of these:
- Curriculum [AED5007]
- Innovation [AED5009]
- Approaches to Learning [AED5011]
- Educational Leadership [AED5012]
ELECTIVES UNITS
- Theories of Education, Training and Social Change [AED5002]
- Workplace Research Project [AED5003]
- Current Issues in Community Arts [AED5004]
- Portfolio Development [AED5005]
- Action Research Project [AED5006]
- Evaluation [AED5008]
- Interactive Web Design and Publishing [AED5010]
- Experiential Learning Outdoors: Programming the Journey [AED5013]
- Managing Sites for Teaching and Learning [AED5014]
- Training Design and Practice [AED5015]
- Facilitating Learning Organisations [AED5016]
- Mentoring and Coaching in the Workplace [AED5017]
- Assessment [AED5018]
- Professional Practice in Educational Consultancy [AED5019]
- Reforming Pedagogy [AED5020]
- Promoting Mathematics Understanding [AED5021]
- Approaches to Career Education [AED5022]
- E-Learning [AED5023]
- Vocational Education and Training: Policy and Practice [AED5024]
- Developing the VET Professional [AED5025]
- Postcompulsory Education: Policy and Practice [AED5026]
- Organisational Culture and Change in Education and Training [AED5027]
- Internationalisation in Education and Training [AED5028]
- Advanced Quantitative Research Methods [AED5029]
- Positive Education [AED5030]
Admission information
- International: The admission requirement for the Masters course is a three year first degree. Applicants with relevant work, education and/or community experience may be considered on the basis of equivalence. IELTS minimum 6.5 (no band less than 6.0) or equivalent.
- Mature: To qualify for admission to the course, applicants must have a university degree completed at a meritorious level, or an equivalent qualification as approved by the School of Education. To undertake the minor thesis option, the School of Education requires evidence of aptitude for a comprehensive research project. Extensive experience in the professional field is an advantage.
Course objectives
The course is designed for professionals from a variety of roles in different settings who respond to the educational opportunities and challenges in education, community, government and industry. It requires students to engage in professional learning through practitioner research informed by contemporary theories of learning, leadership and personal, workplace and social change.
This course aims to develop within graduates the following attributes:
- advanced knowledge about theories of learning and teaching and the application of these theories in their professional work;
- skills and knowledge to lead educational innovation and professional learning in their workplace;
- a strong theoretical perspective and critical literacy in education for lifelong learning informed by current research;
- an understanding of the contemporary context of education, training and professional leadership;
- an international perspective on education, change and leadership related to their professional field;
- skills to develop and manage learning sites and programs in their professional field;
- creativity and flexibility in the application of knowledge of new situations, to solve complex problems and to think rigorously and independently;
- a high order of skill in analysis, critical evaluation and professional application in designing, conducting and reporting educational inquiry/research into professional practice;
- a commitment to ethical action and social responsibility as an educator, professional and researcher.
How to apply for this course
We are currently accepting applications for this course.
You can apply direct to VU. Applications close on 24 February 2012.
When you're ready to apply:
- Read the Advice to applicants (contains details about how to apply for your course, extra requirements, what happens when you submit your application and other important information).
- Complete the Higher education direct entry application form.
- As part of the application you may need to complete extra requirements such as:
- submit supplementary forms
- attend an interview, audition, information session or workshop
- submit a folio
- sit a test
Details about extra requirements are available in the:
You need to complete all extra requirements by the given dates, otherwise your application may not be considered.
Transferring between VU courses
Want to transfer into this course from another VU course? Complete the Victoria University internal course application form and check whether you need to complete any extra requirements, listed above.
You can also contact us directly:
- Ring us on +61 3 9919 6100
- Find answers and ask questions at GOTOVU
- Faculty of Arts, Education and Human Development Student Centre
Phone: +61 3 9919 4409
Email:artscourses@vu.edu.au - Course Coordinator
Mary Weaven
Phone: +61 3 9919 9510
Email: Mary.Weaven@vu.edu.au
VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this course information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that course information is current with the Student Contact Centre.