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Master of Education
University of South Australia
Master Degree (By Coursework)
| Campus | Mid Year Intake? | Study Mode | Entry Requirements | ||
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| Magill | No | Full-time internal, Part-time internal | 4 years of higher education, including teaching or education qualification; Applicants with a 3-year qualification would be expected to have 3 years of relevant professional experience and a Grad Cert of Education or equivalent |
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Course Description
The Master of Education aims to develop a critical understanding of and engagement with current theories, research, debates and practices in a variety of educational fields and education sectors through a series of courses or courses plus research.
Subjects you can Study
Education-early childhood; Educational computing; Education-languages; Education-literacy and language; TESOL
Master Degree (By Coursework)
Duration
Magill
- Full-time internal = 1 year
- Part-time internal = 2 years
Structure
36 units: Students may graduate with a specialisation by completing 18 units of Specialisation courses plus 18 units of Electives courses. Students can choose any courses from the schedule, in which case they will graduate without a specialisation.
Entry Requirements
4 years of higher education, including teaching or education qualification; Applicants with a 3-year qualification would be expected to have 3 years of relevant professional experience and a Grad Cert of Education or equivalent
Study Pathways
Credit will not normally be granted for more than one third of the total number of units of the award. Applications for credit must be based on equivalent master's study.
Comments
This program does not meet the qualification requirements necessary to apply for teacher registration in South Australia. Students who intend to seek employment as a teacher outside South Australia should check eligibility for registration or accreditation with the relevant teacher regulatory or registration body.
How does this course perform?
How do study fields for Master of Education at University of South Australia perform?
Education and training
Who is studying Education and training at University of South Australia
| 2,611 | 133 | 68% | 29% | 79% |
| Undergraduate students | International students | School leavers | Over 25 years old | Part time students |
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What Education and training graduates from University of South Australia say
Teaching quality
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Generic skills
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Overall satisfaction
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Where do Education and training graduates from University of South Australia go
Seeking work
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Starting salary
- Worse
- Average
- Better
Further study
Not available.
Life after Study
Education and training
Where are graduates that studied Education and training at University of South Australia?
| 9% | 0% | 8% | 0% |
| Public sector | Private practice | Private industry | Working overseas |
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