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Master of Education - Thesis and Coursework
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Scholarships are available to students from a diverse range of backgrounds, including academic achievement, financial need, educational disadvantage, leadership and community service, artistic or sporting achievements, and being from a rural or remote area.
Research Training Program
Cost of living
Admission requirements
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Admission Requirements
(a)(i) a bachelor's degree of this University; and
(ii) completed a postgraduate course in education requiring at least one year of full-time study; and
(iii) either two years' full-time relevant professional experience or adequate research preparation demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Graduate School of Education;
or
(b)(i) the Bachelor of Education of this University; and
(ii) either two years' full-time relevant professional experience or adequate research preparation demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Graduate School of Education;
or
(c)(i) a degree requiring at least four years of full-time study; and
(ii) two years' full-time professional experience in the field of education; and
(iii) adequate research preparation demonstrated to the satisfaction of the Graduate School of Education;
or
(d) a graduate diploma of this University that articulates with the Master of Education with an average of at least 65 per cent in four coursework units including a mark of at least 65 per cent in EDUC5631 Educational Research Design;
or
(e)(i) completed at least four units towards a graduate diploma that articulates with the Master of Education; and
(ii) completed units relevant to the requirements of the master's course and;
(iii) achieved an average mark of at least 65 per cent in four coursework units including a mark of at least 65 per cent in EDUC5631 Educational Research Design.
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Ranking and Selection Process
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.
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Course details
About the course
Quick details
- Not available for 2023
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1
- Full-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year.
- Postgraduate
- 31700
- 003029G
Important dates
- Not available in 2023
- Semester 1, 2024
- Not available in 2023
- Open now
- Not available in 2023
- Sunday 25 February 2024
Refer to Admissions Requirements for information on eligibility criteria and how to apply.
Course structure
Postgraduate coursework degrees and combined (coursework and research) degrees comprise a number of units. Refer to the course structure for more information.