Arts (Education) (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Arts in Education

Length

2 years full-time or part-time equivalent

Campuses

Melbourne, Bendigo, Albury-Wodonga

Course description

This course is designed for professionals with no background in education seeking to advance their professional standing through studies in an education-related area. Specialist study areas include adult education, applied linguistics, nurse education, counselling and human services, intercultural communication and diversity, and pedagogy and curriculum.

Course structure

Students may choose either coursework or a combination of coursework and a minor thesis. They can satisfy first-year requirements with an approved Graduate Diploma or fourth year of tertiary study, and complete the final year by coursework or a combination of 60 credit points of coursework and a minor thesis. At least one research methodology subject is core for all Masters' programs.
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

Application

Download and complete a postgraduate coursework application form, and send it directly to the relevant campus.

Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.

Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2.

Fee type

Fees (Fee-Help available)

Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)

Indicative (2011): $12,610 (per 120 credit points)

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

Prerequisites

Bachelor degree or equivalent provides entry to a two-year program (240 credit points). An approved four-year teaching qualification, Honours degree, or relevant Graduate Diploma from a recognised university, institution, or approved international equivalent is accepted for one year of Advanced Standing (credit) and corresponding fee reduction of up to 120 credit points.

Semester starts

Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Career opportunities

Graduates are likely to work in positions such as nurse educator or university lecturer/tutor.

Contact information

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