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Master of Education by Research
University of the Sunshine Coast, Sippy Downs, QLD, Australia
About this program
Conduct research that builds on your experience in education and contributes to creating lasting social change. This program allows you to design research that is educationally significant. You will be guided by expert supervisors from planning through to completion, with access to regular training, professional development, conferences, and publications.
In this program you will:
- Complete one required research course and an original thesis on a topic of your choice
Cost & duration
English test scores
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Course structure
9 terms of coursework
- Program structure
- A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research
- resulting in a thesis
- or a thesis and exegesis
- During the Master by Research program
- Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training
Milestones are program requirements and periodic assessments of candidature progression. Milestones are distributed throughout HDR candidature providing structure and mechanism for regular review and feedback on progress towards both the research project and attainment of the University’s Research Graduate Attributes
- In addition to HDR program milestones
- - project milestones (such as external progress reports to third party funding providers) that they are required to contribute to
- and
- - scholarship conditions as specified in their scholarship conditions document
- - Coursework (discuss with your proposed supervisor prior to applying)
- Information on HDR milestones is available in the USC Higher Degree by Research Candidature Progression - Guidelines
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 To be eligible for admission to a research Master degree, an applicant must hold: (a) a Bachelor degree (AQF Level 7) with a Grade Point Average of 5.0 or higher on a seven point scale from a recognised higher education institution; or (b) a Bachelor Honours degree (AQF Level 8) Class IIB from a recognised higher education institution; or (c) a record of qualifications and/or professional research experience deemed to be equivalent to the standard of (a) or (b) as may be approved by the Research Degrees Committee, or the Chairperson acting on behalf of the Committee. The prior study must be in an area of study relevant to the discipline area of the Master degree. If the prior study has not included an appropriate preparation in research methodology, the candidate will be required to undertake an appropriate research methodology course, as specified by the relevant Head of School, as part of their candidature. The admission requirements for a specific Master degree may include additional requirements, such as a Bachelor degree in the relevant discipline, professional registration, a specified number of years of professional practice, or other requirements indicative of a suitable preparation to undertake a research program at Master level. Additional requirements should be discussed with your proposed supervision team prior to applying. Refer also to the University’s English language requirements. Admission is subject to availability of appropriate supervision and facilities. Inherent academic requirements Prospective students must consider the Inherent Academic Requirements before applying to study this program. Refer to Master of Education and Graduate Certificates in Education - Inherent Academic requirements
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