Master of Education (No Major/Study Area)

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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 Full-time
Note: International students on a student visa must study in full-time and internal mode: four (4) units per semester. International students are permitted to take a maximum of 25% (two (2) units) of their course externally.
Course duration 1 year full-time
Start month 2013 February, July
Delivery On campus
  • Kelvin Grove
Faculty
  • Faculty of Education
Course contact Enquire
CRICOS code064908D
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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).

International students on a student visa must study in full-time and internal mode: four (4) units per semester. International students are permitted to take a maximum of 25% (two (2) units) of their course externally.

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. 

Students planning on studying the TESOL study area must have at least one year of professional teaching experience. Students without at least one year of professional teaching experience can apply for the TEFL study area.


Minimum English language requirements

Students must meet the English proficiency requirements.

IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
speaking6.0
writing6.0
reading6.0
listening6.0
overall6.5
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
speaking20.0
writing20.0
reading20.0
listening20.0
overall90.0

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You can complete an IELTS test at our Kelvin Grove campus.

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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.

2013: $11,700 (indicative) per Semester (subject to annual review)

Scholarships and financial support

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

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How to apply for Master of Education (No Major/Study Area)

You're ready to apply if you have:

  1. Found all the courses you want to apply for. You can apply for up to 3
  2. Checked important dates
    • Semester 1
      2013
      18 January Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      8 February Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
    • Semester 2
      2013
      7 June Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 3, 4 and 5 applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
      5 July Final date for accepting applications (degree programs only) from offshore Assessment Level 1 and 2 applicants and onshore applicants. Student visa assessment levels are available.
  3. Checked you meet the entry requirements
  4. Checked costs and scholarships
  5. Checked if you're eligible for credit for prior learning
  6. Gathered supporting documents

All done? Then you're ready to apply.

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