Education (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Education
Length
2 years
*1 year - 120 credit point program
*Entry into the 1 year (120 credit points) program is available only to applicants granted Advanced Standing (credit).
Campuses
Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga
Course description
This course is for graduates with a background in teaching and/or educational administration, and others with a professional interest in education. With flexible study and subject options, students can undertake professional development in their area of interest.
Specialist areas of study include administration, leadership and management; health education; organisational change; and student advocacy and well-being.
For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry program.
Course structure
This program is available to be completed either by all coursework or a combination of coursework and a minor thesis or all by research. The final year of the coursework program comprises 120 credit points, which can be completed by coursework or a combination of 60 credit points of coursework and a minor thesis for students who have met the prerequisites. At least one research methodology subject is core for all Master's programs.
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)
A$20 490
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/postgraduatesSelection
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
Approved equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Applicants with an approved four-year teaching qualification, an Honours degree, or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution will be eligible for Advanced Standing (credit) into a 120 credit point (one year) program.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (February and July)
Additional information
Completion of a minor thesis in this program provides eligibility for a direct pathway into Doctoral studies (EdD and PhD). Candidates who complete the program by coursework may apply for the EdD but need to achieve a B Grade average in the coursework component to be eligible for the Doctoral Thesis.
Career opportunities
Graduate positions can include adult educator, leading teacher and lecturer/tutor.