Education (Master)
This course information is for local students only
Year
2012
Award
Master of Education
Length
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent.
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
Application
Apply direct to the University by 14 February for Semester 1 and 11 July for Semester 2. Visit our postgraduate website to download an application form.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Annual (or Total) Tuition Fee (AUD)
Indicative (2012): $13,360 per 120 credit points.
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/postgraduatesPrerequisites
Candidates with a three-year Bachelor degree are eligible for entry to a two-year program. Candidates with a four year teaching qualification, an Honours degree or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution are eligible for advanced standing entry to a 120 credit-point program.
Semester starts
Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)
Career opportunities
Graduates may work in positions such as adult educator, leading teacher, and lecturer/tutor in universities.