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Science And Technology Education (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Science and Technology Education

Length

2 years

Campuses

Melbourne

Course description

This course offers an opportunity for teachers and teacher educators of mathematics, physics, chemistry, computer science, and other science or technology areas to broaden their understanding and explore innovative approaches to teaching and teacher education. It enables students to create customised programs in particular discipline areas, in close consultation with course advisers.

Course structure

The program includes a balance of studies in science, mathematics or technology and education. Students undertake a minimum of 90 credit points in science, mathematics or technology subjects, a minimum of 90 credit points in education subjects, and negotiate the remaining 60 credit points according to their needs.
For more information on course structure, please see the handbook link below.

Subject details

Overseas study opportunities

Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

19 520
The University reserves the right to vary fees on an annual basis. Fees will not normally rise above 7% per annum. Should the University decide to increase its fees, that increase will take effect on 1 January of the following year.

Scholarships

A variety of scholarships and prizes are available for postgraduate students at La Trobe. Visit the postgraduate scholarships webpage for details http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/postgraduates

Selection

IELTS (Academic) - minimum overall band score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0; or

TOEFL Computer-Based Test - A minimum score of 233 with a score of 5 in essay writing; or

TOEFL Paper-based Test - A minimum score of 575 with a score of 5 or more in the test of Written English; or

TOEFL Internet-based Test - A minimum score of 88 with no individual score less than 22; or

Completion of the English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B certificate at PG (postgraduate) level available from the La Trobe Melbourne; or

Approved equivalent.

Academic entry requirements

Applicants should have a teaching qualification and have successfully completed appropriate tertiary studies of at least a sub-major sequence in physics, chemistry, mathematics or technology, or approved international equivalent.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)

Career opportunities

Graduate positions include mathematics teacher, science teacher, computer science teacher, university lecturer or tutor.

Contact information

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