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Master of Education
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
Our Master of Education is a flexible degree that provides professional educators with the opportunity to deepen their knowledge within the field of education and grow their education research capabilities.
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
14 terms of coursework
- Program structure
- Required courses (2) 48 units
- EDN701Researching Education
- EDN704Communicating Education Research Outcomes
- Required research courses (2) 48 units
- EDN702Designing Research
- EDN703Education Research Project
- PLUS select 1 specialisation (48 units) from:
- Advanced Education Studies
- Education Research
- Educational Leadership
- Health and Wellbeing
- Steiner Education
- Program structures are subject to change. Not all UniSC courses are available on every UniSC campus
Career & PR pathway
Occupations this degree typically leads to, and their skilled-migration list status
Secondary School TeacherANZSCO 241411
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186. Needs an AITSL skills assessment and registration with a state teacher regulatory authority (such as VIT or NESA) to work.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Early Childhood (Pre-primary School) TeacherANZSCO 241111
On both MLTSSL and CSOL, supporting 189/190/491 and the employer-sponsored 482/186, via AITSL assessment and state registration.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Primary School TeacherANZSCO 241213
On STSOL and CSOL, so it supports the 190, 491, and the employer-sponsored 482/494/186, but not the 189 on its own. AITSL assesses at least one year of full-time equivalent primary-education study within the qualification.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
Special Needs TeacherANZSCO 241511
On MLTSSL, supporting the 189, 190, and 491, via AITSL assessment and state registration. Also on CSOL, additionally supporting the employer-sponsored 482 and 186.
Assessed by Australian Institute for Teaching and School Leadership (AITSL)
List membership changes over time and does not guarantee an invitation. See the skilled occupation lists guide and the points calculator before relying on this for a visa decision.
Admissions
Entry requirements A four year Bachelor’s degree from a recognised higher education institution in the education discipline, or Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary), or Master of Teaching, or Graduate Certificate in Education (AQF level 8 or equivalent), or similar qualification. For students who have a 3-year bachelor degree in the education discipline or a bachelor degree qualification in a discipline other than education, entry to the Master of Education can be through the completion of the Graduate Certificate in Education, or similar qualification. Additional entry information Applicants from a non-English speaking background should refer to the English language requirements for further information. Components of Steiner courses are delivered in intensive mode via face to face workshops ranging between 2 to 10 days delivery. Attendance at these workshops are mandatory.
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