Master of Education (No Major/Study Area)

Overview

• Ideal for educators who want to enhance their competitiveness with an advanced qualification, but don’t want to specialise in a particular area.
• Provides a framework for professional development, and can contribute to current teachers’ professional development requirements.
• Flexible study options include online or on campus, over 2 semesters full-time or 4 semesters part-time.
• Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).

• If you are seeking a teaching qualification, the Graduate Diploma in Education provides a pathway for graduates to become qualified teachers.

QUT course code	ED79
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	1 year full-time 2 years part-time
Start month	2013 February, July
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove External Online
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
CRICOS code	064908D
Careers	Academic Administrator Child Care Professional Child Protection Officer Community Education Officer Community Worker Counsellor Disability Services Worker e-learning expert Early childhood specialist Early Childhood Teacher Educational researcher Educator Family Services Officer Government Officer Higher Education Worker Human Resource Developer Human Resource Manager Human Services Practitioner Manager Policy Officer Trainer Youth Worker

Details

This study area is suitable if you want a Master of Education qualification but don’t want to specialise in a particular area. This course aims to prepare students for professional education careers by enhancing knowledge, creativity, initiative and planning. It will provide students with an advanced body of knowledge in professional education practices and recent developments in the field. The generic masters consist of two core units and six option units.

Career outcomes

Graduates are prepared to apply knowledge gained to real-life working situations. Graduates may choose to work as an educator within their chosen professional field, or use the skills and knowledge gained across a diverse range of disciplines.

Units

In the Master of Education (No Major / Study Area), you are required to complete the two (2) MEd core units:

• EDN610 Professional Dialogues in Education
• EDN611 Professional Applications of Research

plus six (6) option units of your choice (a total of 96 credit points).

You are permitted to enrol in a minimum of one (1) unit per semester.

Please find important information about the course, option units, and unit availabilities in the 'All course structures' link below.

Entry requirements

An appropriate four (4) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean or a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of appropriate professional or industrial experience.  (Applicants who have completed a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent are asked to supply an original copy of a letter from their employer outlining details of their employment history)

Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments