About this program
Adelaide University's Master of Education is a two-year degree for people already working in education, not a route to initial teacher registration. It can be shortened to one to 1.5 years for applicants with a teaching qualification and experience.
Students choose one of ten focus areas, including education leadership and innovation, digital learning, early childhood, the brain and learning, TESOL, wellbeing and inclusion, First Nations cultures and perspectives, and a research stream with a two-part dissertation. Research methods coursework and a major project run through the degree. It is offered on campus or online (international students study mainly on campus). It suits teachers, school leaders, trainers and consultants wanting a specialisation or a research pathway.
Fees & duration
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Course structure
Study plan in 4 parts
Year 1, Semester 1
6 units- 6 unitsIntroduction to Wellbeing in Education
- 6 unitsInternational Comparative Studies in Education
- 6 unitsEducation Policies and Systems
- Research Communications
Year 1, Semester 2
6 units- 6 unitsEvidence-Informed Practice in Education
- 6 unitsEducation Leadership in Diverse Contexts
- 6 unitsMixed Methods Research
- Assessment and Evaluation
Year 2, Semester 1
- 6 unitsResearch Design in Education
- Discipline courses
- Discipline courses
- Discipline courses
Year 2, Semester 2
- Discipline courses
- Discipline courses
- Program electives
Career & PR pathway
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Admissions
Bachelor's degree (AQF Level 7) or higher in any discipline; advanced standing available for education-specific backgrounds
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