Master of Education (MEDF)
University of Southern Queensland (USQ)
Key Information
Campus location
Australia Online, Australia
Languages
English
Study format
Distance Learning
Duration
18 - 72 months
Pace
Full time, Part time
Tuition fees
AUD 18,080 / per year *
Application deadline
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* Domestic full fee paying for the first time of study
Scholarships
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Introduction
Further your teaching career
Educators play a vital role in developing the capacity of citizens to use knowledge to learn, develop and participate in our contemporary world. The Master of Education aims to extend your expertise, helping you to become a leader in Education. It is also offered completely online, giving you the flexibility to study anywhere, anytime.
Admissions
Curriculum
Majors
- Adult, Professional and Workplace Learning
- Applied Linguistics
- Career Development
- Curriculum and Pedagogical Leadership
- Leading and Managing Educational Organisations
- Multicultural Education
- Online and Distributed Learning
Other specialisations are available within the Masters of Education (Commonwealth Supported Place) programme.
A significant component of your studies will be researching courses designed to expand your understanding of the role of education in society, and the challenges faced by educators in rapidly changing multicultural communities. Choose between an Applied Research or Advanced Research project.
- Applied Research has a practical emphasis on innovative and creative approaches to solving current issues in the education environment. You can use your own experiences as a backdrop to your studies and develop a research project based on your current workplace.
The Advanced Research specialisation will allow you to gain an in-depth understanding of your educational interests. Using research methods, you will explore different approaches to contemporary education, and develop professional research skills essential to undertake further learning. This specialisation offers a research-based pathway into a PhD, subject to meeting all entry requirements.
Miscellaneous
Study Mode
- Online
Start
- Semester 1 (February)
- Semester 2 (July)
- Semester 3 (November)
Number of Units
- 12 units
Duration
- 1.5 years or part-time equivalent