Master of Education(Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice) - Basic Level Entry

at Flinders University

In the Master of Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice you will study six core topics, and can select from a range of elective topics and minor programs of study to shape the degree according to your needs and interests.

The program provides educators with opportunities to examine their own teaching and to develop evidence‐based models for practice, and facilitates improved professional decision making in learning and teaching practice, experiences and outcomes.

Core Modules

• Motivation, Cognition and Metacognition in Learning
• Teaching to Develop Motivation, Cognition and Metacognition
• The Psychology of Learning and Instruction
• Applications of Psychology to Learning and Instruction
• Research Design in Cognition and Instruction
• Research Application in Cognition and Instruction

Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree or equivalent qualification or hold a the Graduate Certificate in Cognitive Psychology and Educational Practice or closely related qualification.
 

International students must satisfy our English language proficiency requirements for admission. If your first language is not English you will need to have:
 

• Achieved the required test score for the course you are applying for. The IELTS and equivalent scores to meet the various levels #. IELTS, TOEFL, PTE and Cambridge tests must be taken in a registered testing centre.; or
• Successfully completed an approved secondary or tertiary qualification, taught in the English language in a country where English is the official language or the main language spoken (for up to an overall IELTS of 6.5) with evidence no more than five years old on the proposed date of commencement of the course; or
• Successfully completed a pre-course English program from an approved ELICOS Provider*.

Annual fees:  $33,000

A Master degree from Flinders University is an asset recognised locally, nationally and internationally for anyone seeking and/or furthering a career in educational contexts.
 

Graduates will be equipped for careers in a wide range of settings, from early childhood, primary, secondary and post-secondary, vocational and higher education to policy and curriculum advisory, or corporate training contexts.
 

Potential occupations:

• Teacher/educator/lecturer/trainer/tutor

• School/educational site principal/director

• Teaching and learning coordinator/advisor/director/

• Coordinator of educational programs

• Education policy advisor 

• School counsellor or wellbeing coordinator

• Psychologist working with learners

• Researcher
   

Potential employers:

• Schools and education sites in all education sectors nationally and internationally

• Post-secondary/higher education providers

• Non-government agencies and community development organisations

• Education research institutions (in Australia and Internationally)

• Organisations in a range of contexts where expertise in teaching, learning, and training is involved (e.g., community organisations, corporate training)