Master of Education

Schedule A (No Specialisation) - Rule A, E, or F

72 credit points

For candidates admitted under Rule (a), Rule (e) or Rule (f)

Core UnitsComplete the following unit:

• Research Methods for Higher Degrees 1 (EDRM501) – 6 credit points

Additional Core UnitsAnd complete ONE of the following units:

• Research Project in Education (EDUC597) – 6 credit points

• Education Dissertation (EDUC599B) – 18 credit points

A candidate shall:

• hold an AQF Level 7 four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised Australian University or tertiary institution (or overseas equivalent as assessed by Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR)); or

• hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 7 or Level 8 or Level 9 one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised Australian University (or overseas equivalent as assessed by Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR)); or

• hold an AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in eLearning or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Comparative Education) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Gifted and Talented: Teaching for High Potential) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Literature and New Literacies) or the Graduate Certificate in Education Studies (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) or the Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education or the Graduate Certificate in Indigenous Australian Education or the Graduate Certificate in International Schooling, Education and Development or the Graduate Certificate in School Leadership or the Graduate Certificate in Special Education or the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages award of the University of New England*; or

• hold the AQF Level 8 Graduate Certificate in Education Studies of the University of New England; or

• hold an AQF Level 7 non-initial teacher education Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 8 degree of Bachelor Honours or Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma of a University in a non-relevant discipline**; or

• hold a minimum AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree or overseas equivalent as assessed by AEI-NOOSR, and satisfy the School by the provision of evidence (by providing a Statement of Service on company letterhead documenting a minimum two years' full time equivalent relevant teaching experience) of adequate preparation for candidature**; or

• hold an AQF Level 7 four year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised Australian University or tertiary institution (or overseas equivalent as assessed by Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR)) or hold an AQF Level 7 Bachelor degree and an AQF Level 7, Level 8 or Level 9 one or two year pre-service teaching qualification of a recognised Australian University (or overseas equivalent as assessed by Australian Education International - National Office of Overseas Skills Recognition (AEI-NOOSR)) and a minimum of three years’ experience as a middle leader, head teacher or senior leadership role in a school context; and

• comply with the University's English Language Requirements

English Language Requirements

All applicants must meet a minimum of one of the following criteria:

• English is the applicant's first language; or

• Satisfactory completion, within five years of the date of application for admission to UNE, of at least one year of full-time or equivalent full-time study at senior secondary, post-secondary or tertiary level in a country in which English is the primary official language or co-official language and in which English was the sole medium of instruction and assessment for the particular period of study claimed; or

• A pass grade or better in an English language subject at Australian Year 12 level or overseas equivalent; or

• An International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic overall score of at least 6.0 with no sub-band less than 5.5*; or

• Equivalent Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of at least 213 in the computer-based test or at least 79 in the internet-based test with no less than 22 in the written component*; or

• A Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic minimum overall score of 57 with no skill less than 50*

International Fees

$26,880*

In our Master of Education (Coursework), you will develop the specialist knowledge and expertise to enhance your education career, including:

• professional enrichment as an educator and education decision-maker

• re-orienting your current teaching focus

• moving into a leadership position in education, whether in a school, TAFE College or University

• pursuing a new specialisation pathway career path

• enhancing your leadership capabilities in an educational setting.