Master of Education
Information valid for students commencing in 2014.
Course Code | 102104 |
Version | 4 |
Faculty | Arts, Education and Social Sciences |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of an AQF level 7 bachelor degree, or AQF level 5 diploma from this or another university |
Minimum English Language Proficiency Requirements | Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed under the Australian International English Language Testing System (IELTS). The IELTS score required for admission to this course can be found in Schedule I of the JCU Admissions policy. |
Additional selection requirements | A minimum of at least four years academic and/or professional experience in a cognate discipline |
Special admission requirements | Note: this course does not lead to teacher registration |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Nil |
Additional completion requirements | Nil |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Education, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
Options
Select 24 credit points of ED level 5 subjects
or
Select a major:
Majors
Type of major | Single Mandatory |
Credit points in major | 24 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns Townsville |
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Singapore | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
Maximum time to complete | 6 years |
Maximum leave of absence | 2 years |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Advanced Standing
Eligibility | Candidates may apply for advanced standing for previous tertiary study in accordance with the Advanced Standing for Previous Studies and Recognised Prior Learning policy associated procedures. |
Maximum allowed | 12 credit points |
Currency | Advanced standing will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course. |
Expiry | Advanced standing gained for any subject shall be cancelled 16 years after the date of the examination upon which the advanced standing is based if, by then, the candidate has not completed this course. |
Other restrictions | Nil |
Award Details
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Any major except the General Education major will appear on the testamur. |
Exit with lesser award | Candidates who exit the course prior to completion, and have completed 12 credit points of study and appropriate subjects, may be eligible to receive the award of Graduate Certificate of Education. |
Course articulation | Not applicable |