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Arts (Education) (Master)

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Year

2011

Award

Master of Arts in Education

CRICOS course code

037254F

Length

2 years

Campuses

Melbourne, 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 http://www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange for more information.

Application

Visit our How to Apply website for details on preparing an application.

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.

English language requirements

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

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent provides entry to a two-year program consisting of 240 credit points of study. An approved four-year teaching qualification, Honours degree, or relevant Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or 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 (February and July)

For actual course commencement dates, please visit the calendar.

Career opportunities

Graduate positions can include adult educator, nurse educator and university lecturer or tutor.

Contact information

Online Enquiry
Future students: 61 3 9627 4805
In Australia (freecall): 1800 619 768
Current students and enquires relating to submitted applications:
61 3 9479 1199
international@latrobe.edu.au