Master of Education

About

The Master of Education (MEd) builds a student’s capacity for Christ-centred practice with critically informed knowledge and work integrated learning. The course aims to inspire and empower Christian teachers to serve God with excellence in education, in the context of spirituality, wellbeing, integrity and service.

The MEd program has four specialisation options as follows, or may be undertaken without a specialisation:

• Leadership & Administration
• Special & Inclusive Education
• Curriculum & Teaching
• Health & Wellbeing

All units in the MEd are offered online with an annual on campus component (Winter School) held on the Lake Macquarie campus for one week (5 days) during July. Attendance at Winter school is strongly recommended. Online attendance is available where circumstances make it difficult to attend in person.

MEd units are recognised as accredited Professional Development with all Australian State Accreditation Authorities, contributing 50 hours each of elective professional development to the maintenance period in which they are completed.

Upon successful completion of the Master of Education, graduates will be able to:

• systematically explore educational theory and practice through a review of educational literature and shared praxis;
• investigate and critically analyse both the theory and practice of education with respect to a particular topic or issue;
• create a holistic personal professional body of knowledge that will be appraised from a Christian world-view;
• solve problems through investigation, critical analysis and reflective thought;
• explain aspects of educational practice on the basis of knowledge and research findings;
• give evidence of an ability to fill organisational roles which require highly developed interpersonal skills;
• display appropriate decision making skills within the context of Christian ethics;
• identify types of research methodologies and their applicability to specified research questions;
• conduct a minor creative research study involving systematic investigation, critical and reflective thought as well as documentation.

Postgraduate study substantially increases knowledge, skills, self-confidence, motivation, and self-efficacy that empower teachers to enact change in their classrooms and school contexts. It also enables teachers to progress their careers while providing evidence of meeting the Professional Teacher Standards at highly accomplished and lead career stages.

Master of Education graduates have gained promotion and employment in roles such as:

• Head Teacher ~ Student Wellbeing
• Head of Department
• Special and Inclusive Education Coordinator
• Stage Coordinator
• Head of School, Primary
• Head of School, Secondary
• Assistant Principal
• Principal

Admission criteria

To qualify for admission, applicants must have achieved:

• an Australian four-year Bachelor's degree in Education, Bachelor's degree followed by a Diploma of Education, Bachelor of Teaching or equivalent; or
• an Australian Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies or equivalent; or
• an Australian Master of Teaching or equivalent; or
• an overseas qualification comparable to an Australian Bachelor’s degree or higher.

In exceptional circumstances an applicant may be admitted based on qualifications deemed equivalent as assessed by the Course Convenor in consultation with the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic).

In addition, applicants must submit a resume/CV or written summary demonstrating at least two years relevant work experience (maximum 2 pages).

Advanced standing

Applicants who have completed prior study may be eligible for advanced standing (credit recognition). Applicants should discuss their eligibility for advanced standing with the Admissions Team or the Course Convenor.

Fees and charges

^ Indicative total only. Actual total will depend on subject selection, rate of program completion and annual review of fee levels. Check the latest fee information.

Australian Government financial assistance

Equity Scholarships through UAC

Further information

Read the full course details on the Avondale University website.

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