Fast Facts
Location
Available to off-shore students only
Commencing
- Online: February, July
Fees
$30,400.00+
+estimated annual tuition fee
Plus Student Services and Amenities fee
Scholarships and financial aid available if eligible
Duration
1.5 years full-time
or part-time equivalent
Entry Requirements
AQF Level 7 degree plus 2 years' professional work experience in education; or AQF level 7 degree in education; or AQF level 8 qualification with minimum 2 years as professional educator; or AQF level 8 qualification in education
Course Code
113804
Course detail
In this degree you will explore globalisation and leadership across a range of contexts and learning communities. An in-depth understanding of recent developments in education and professional practice will equip you to be a leader in your field.
Choose from two available majors: Global contexts, or leadership and management.
View the handbook for more information.
Majors
A Master of Education at JCU offers two majors. Students have the opportunity to design, plan and execute a substantial research and/or inquiry-based project.
Global Contexts
Students develop advanced knowledge and deep understanding of globalisation and culturally responsive educational practice applicable in today's interconnected world. The Global Contexts major provides graduates the ability to critically analyse and evaluate transformative education at the local, national and international level.
Graduates develop advanced knowledge of research principles, processes and practices applicable to global educational practices, processes and global citizenship.
Leadership and Management
Develop the expertise and skills of transformative leadership with advanced capability in critical analysis and evaluation, change, education and communication.
The Leadership and Management major provides opportunities for current and aspiring leaders working in formal education settings, human resources, policy development, community organisations or corporate sectors. JCU graduates have a deep understanding of areas such as educational leadership, transformative digital learning, and leading for change.
JCU Master of Education graduates lead rewarding careers across a variety of roles.
Graduates work in leadership, education, communication, and sustainability in both public and private organisations.
You could find employment as a teacher, lecturer, corporate educator, community leader, policy officer, and other leadership roles in education.
Master of Education
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 113804 |
Course type | Masters Degree (Coursework) (AQF Level 9) |
Division | Tropical Environments and Societies |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of:
Other qualifications recognised by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Division of Tropical Environments and Societies 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. |
Special admission requirements | Note: this course does not lead to teacher registration. In exceptional cases applicants may be admitted to the course if they submit other evidence of academic and professional attainments and their candidature is approved by the Division. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 36 credit points as per course structure |
Additional course rules | Students can complete the Master of Education by one of two options. Option 1 – All coursework with a single or double major. Option 2 – Coursework with single major and minor thesis. Students wishing to select Option 2 must complete the core subjects and achieve a course GPA of at least 5.5. Admission to Option 2 is subject to the approval of the College Dean on the recommendation of the Head of Academic Group following successful completion of the core subjects. |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Master of Education, graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5880:03 Educational Leadership
ED5911:03 Education for Sustainability
ED5914:03 Individual Researched Action Project
ED5190:03 Introduction to Educational Research
OPTIONS
Select one of the following options:
OPTION 1 (All Coursework)
Select a major from Table A
PLUS
Select a second major from Table A or select 12 credit points of specified ED level 5 subjects from List 1
or
OPTION 2 (Coursework and Research Project)
CORE SUBJECTS
ED5097:03 Research Design and Proposal
ED5098:03 Ethics and Methodology
ED5095:06 Research Dissertation
PLUS
Select a major from Table A
TABLE A (MAJORS)
Type of major | Mandatory, Single or Double |
Credit points in major | 12 credit points |
Special requirements | Nil |
MAJOR | AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
External | ||
External |
List 1
ED5853:03 Career and Leisure Guidance and Counselling
ED5855:03 Behaviour Management
ED5857:03 Assessment
ED5859:03 Atypical Development
ED5862:03 Foundations of Counselling Theory
ED5863:03 Foundations of Counselling Practice
ED5864:03 Advanced Counselling
ED5881:03 Leading for Change in Curriculum and Pedagogy
ED5882:03 Transformative Digital Learning
ED5883:03 Global Education
ED5912:03 Social Learning Perspectives for a Sustainable Future
ED5913:03 Communicating Sustainability and Climate Change
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
External |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1.5 years full-time or equivalent part-time |
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 |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Students may apply for a credit transfer for previous tertiary study or informal and non-formal learning in accordance with the Credit Transfer Procedure. |
Maximum allowed | 18 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 that will be granted for previous Education studies at AQF Level 8 and recognised prior learning combined is 12 credit points. Applicants who have accrued two years of full-time (or equivalent) professional experience may be granted credit up to 12 credit points for non-core subjects except for studies and/or professional experiences undertaken to fulfil the entry requirements for JCU awards. |
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. |
Course articulation | Students who are enrolled in Option 2 and successfully complete the Master of Education and who 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]. |
Estimated annual tuition fee: $AUD30,400.00
Course fees are charged per year of full-time study. International course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
A Student Services and Amenities Fee is payable per subject up to a maximum amount per year.
Student Visa holders must have Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC) for the duration of their Student Visa (except Norwegian, Swedish and Belgian citizens). Costs depend on the length of study and the number of dependents accompanying the student. For more information see Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC).
Scholarships and financial aid are also available for international students.
Consult the admission requirements section in the Handbook for prerequisites and pathways into this course.
Gather the documents you need to apply and submit an application via JCU's online application portal.
Real stories
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Student
Katie Vander Donk
Master of Education
The university staff are compassionate, understanding, professional and supportive of the holistic needs of their students. Engaging in these postgraduate studies will allow me to leverage my professional knowledge and understandings to greater build community awareness and action around sustainability.
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Alumni
James Dalitz
Master of Education
The structure of the course and the subject options enabled me to enhance my capacity in my interest areas while also developing new educational perspectives. I would recommend the JCU Master of Education to all types of educators looking to take their understanding of education to the next level.
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Lecturer
Greg Burnett
Course Coordinator, Master of Education
The Master of Education is ideal for teachers and others working in the education sector wishing to upskill for career advancement. Students can study while working, and at a pace that suits them due to the online delivery and the overall course structure. They can major in Educational Leadership or Global Contexts.