Course and Subject Handbook 2024 Courses Postgraduate Courses Master of Education

Master of Education

Handbook year	Information valid for students commencing in 2024.
Course code	113804
Course type	Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9)
Professional accreditation status	This course is not accredited and does not lead to teacher registration. The Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) has endorsed the Master of Education (Career Development) delivered by James Cook University as meeting the Professional Standards for Australian Career Development Practitioners for a period of 3 years from October 2023 to October 2026
Owner	Academy
College	Arts, Society and Education

Award Requirements

Admission Requirements

Course pre-requisites

Completion of:

An AQF level 7 bachelor degree in a discipline other than Education, with a minimum 2 years professional work experience in a teaching role in Education; or
An AQF level 7 bachelor degree in Education; or
An AQF level 8 graduate certificate in Education from one of the following JCU courses: Graduate Certificate of Education for Sustainability; Graduate Certificate in Research Methods [Education]; Graduate Certificate in Career Development; Graduate Certificate in Catholic Education; Graduate Certificate in Education (Academic Practice); or
An AQF level 8 graduate diploma in Education; or
An AQF level 8 degree in a discipline other than Education, with a minimum 2 years-experience working as a professional educator in a management, leadership or supervisory position; or
Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, the Academy as equivalent to the above.

Minimum English language proficiency requirements

Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 2 – Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Academic Requirements for Course Completion

Credit points

36 credit points as per course structure

Course learning outcomes

On successful completion of the Master of Education, graduates will be able to:

Synthesise and apply knowledge of contemporary developments and issues in the field of Education
Integrate and apply knowledge of research or inquiry principles and methods applicable to the field of Education
Reflect critically on theory and professional practice or scholarship in the field of Education
Investigate, analyse and synthesise information, problems, concepts and theories to generate and evaluate complex ideas, concepts and developments in Education
Demonstrate technical research and communication skills to interpret and justify theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences
Demonstrate advanced communication skills to design, analyse, evaluate, implement and theorise about developments that contribute to professional practice or scholarship in Education
Apply professional knowledge and skills with creativity and initiative to new situations in professional practice, with high-level personal autonomy and accountability
Plan and execute a research-based project or piece of scholarship in the field of Education that applies established theories to different bodies of knowledge or practice.

Inherent Requirements

Inherent Requirements	Inherent requirements are the identified abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours that must be demonstrated, during the learning experience, to successfully complete a course. These abilities, attributes, skills, and behaviours preserve the academic integrity of the University's learning, assessment, and accreditation processes, and where applicable, meet the standards of a profession. For more information please visit: Master of Education.
Reasonable adjustments	All JCU students have the opportunity to demonstrate, with reasonable adjustments where applicable, the inherent requirements for their course. For more information please visit: Student Disability Policy and Procedure.

Course Structure

CORE SUBJECTS

ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research

ED5883:03 Global Education

ED5097:03 Research Design and Proposal

OPTIONS

Select a major from Table A

PLUS

Select 15 credit points of specified Level 5 subjects from List 1

List 1

ED5581:03 Theories and Assessment in Career Development

ED5582:03 Professional Practice of Career Development

ED5583:03 Labour Market Information and the Future of Work

ED5584:03 Career Development Theories and Counselling Approaches in Practice

ED5880:03 Educational Leadership

ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy

ED5882:03 Transformative Digital Learning

ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability

ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future

LB5205:03 People in Organisations

LB5234:03 Leading and Managing Organisational Change

LB5240:03 Cross-Cultural Leadership

LB5241:03 Leadership Futures

TABLE A (MAJORS)

Credit points in major

12 credit points

MAJOR	AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
Career Development	External
Educational Leadership	External JCU Brisbane
Educational Research	External

Location

COURSE AVAILABLE AT	NOTES
JCU Brisbane	Internal or mixed-mode attendance
External	Part-time study available only

Candidature

Expected time to complete	1.5 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Maximum time to complete	5 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
Supplementary exam for final subject	Not applicable

Credit

Eligibility	Students may apply for credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure.
Maximum allowed	24 credit points
Currency	Credit will be granted only for studies completed in the 10 years prior to the commencement of this course.
Expiry	Credit gained for any subject shall be cancelled 15 years after the date of the examination upon which the credit is based if, by then, the student has not completed this course.
Other restrictions	The maximum credit granted will be 24 credit points. Of that 24 credit points, the maximum credit that will be granted for professional experience is 12 credit points. No credit may be granted for studies and/or professional experiences undertaken to fulfil the entry requirements for JCU awards. Credit for the MEd Career Development major subjects will only be considered if previous study was from a Career Industry Council of Australia (CICA) endorsed course.

Award Details

Award title	MASTER OF EDUCATION
Approved abbreviation	MEd
Inclusion of majors on testamur	Majors will appear on the testamur
Exit with lesser award	Students 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 or Graduate Certificate of Career Development.
Course articulation	Students who complete the Master of Education with Educational Research Major and obtain at least an average of Distinction for the subjects within the major and a minimum GPA of 5.5 overall, may be eligible to apply for entry to the Doctor of Philosophy [Education] or the Doctor of Education [Research].
Special Awards	Students may receive an Award of Recognition in accordance with the Recognition of Academic Excellence Procedure