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Master of Education - Thesis & Coursework
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Higher degree by research – onshore students
Annual course fees are calculated based on a standard annual study load of 48 credit points.
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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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- Available
- Perth (Crawley campus)
- Full-time
- Part-time
- On-campus
- Semester 1, Semester 2
- Full-time students are expected to work at least 30 hours per week on their research throughout the year.
- Postgraduate
- 31700
- 003029G
Course structure
Postgraduate research degrees are identified by an intensive research component. Refer to the Handbooks for information on course rules.