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Course snapshot
Domestic snapshot
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Start Date
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Duration
2 years part-time
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Location
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Placements
No
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ATAR
NA
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Inherent Requirements
No
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Language Requirements
IELTS Overall Score 7.5
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Entry Requirements
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Course abbreviation
MEd
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Course code
1209200
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Credit points
96
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Equivalent units
8
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Indicative Fee
Overview
Advocate for better education. Shape the minds of tomorrow. Be a leading force in your industry. With a Master of Education from Southern Cross University, you’ll be prepared for all the challenges that come with a fulfilling career in education.
Our online Master of Education is designed to enhance the ability of professional educators. We understand that the education sector is constantly evolving, which is why our course is structured to help you perform successfully as an educational leader in contemporary contexts.
This course offers specialisations in Educational Leadership, Educational Wellbeing and Educational Inclusion and Diversity.
With a curriculum tailored to your interests and career ambitions, you can choose to grow in the direction you’re most passionate about and build a rewarding future.
Learn more about the online course offering.
| Course Learning Outcome |
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GA1: Intellectual rigour Engage with research and apply specialised knowledge in educational contexts and render justifiable conclusions for decisions made. |
GA2: Creativity Formulate future-oriented initiatives by generating innovative and creative responses to emerging educational challenges. |
GA3: Ethical practice Critically evaluate the implications of challenging ethical issues in education at the interpersonal, organisational, and governance levels. |
GA4: Knowledge of a discipline Demonstrate advanced and integrated theoretical and practical knowledge through research-related practices within a specialised area of education with a global perspective. |
GA5: Lifelong learning Critically reflect on current skills, knowledge and attitudes to plan and implement ongoing personal and professional learning. |
GA6: Communication and social skills Demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills in both academic and professional education settings for leadership, collaboration and teamwork effects. |
GA7: Cultural competence Critically reflect on global perspectives of educational practice and demonstrate respect for inclusion and diversity. |
The Master of Education consists of four core units and three specialisation options: Educational Leadership, Educational Wellbeing and Educational Inclusion and Diversity.
A further option is to complete the four core units and then select four more units from the course offerings, tailored to your interest.
| Location | Teaching period | UAC code | QTAC code |
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| SCU Online | Summer Term, Term 1, Term 2, Term 3, Term 4, Term 5 | N/A | N/A |
Requirements
We encourage you to apply for the courses you most want to study. If you are not eligible to enter your chosen course right now, our team will work with you to find the best pathway option.
Before applying, make sure you double check all entry requirements, gather required documentation and review the University’s Rules Relating to Awards, noting any specifics listed below.
Entry requirements
The minimum entry requirement for this course is:
- a four year Bachelor degree in Education from any Australian University, or equivalent, or
- an undergraduate degree and a fourth-year level teaching qualification from any Australian university, or equivalent, or
- a three year Bachelor degree in Teaching and an education-specific Graduate Certificate from any Australian University, or equivalent.
Language requirements
English language requirements apply to International applicants and other applicants whose previous study was undertaken in a language other than English. The minimum English language requirements for such applicants for entry to this course are as follows
| Category | Score |
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| Overall Score or equivalent | 7.5 |
Course requirements
To be eligible to receive the Master of Education students must complete the equivalent of 8 units (96 credit points), comprising:
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1 specialisation in Educational Leadership or Educational Wellbeing or Educational Inclusion and Diversity (96 credit points); OR
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5 core units (60 credit points) and any 3 units from the Specialisations (36 credit points).
Exit Awards
Students may be eligible to exit with the Graduate Certificate in Education after completing the equivalent of 4 units (48 credit points), comprising 4 core units.
Course structure
Your course progression is in the recommended order you should complete your course in. It is important that you follow this to ensure you meet the course requirements. For further assistance see How to Enrol in Units using My Enrolment.
Students should use course progression information to select units specific to their course and enrol in these units using My Enrolment.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| EDUC6005 | Contemporary Educational Contexts |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||
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| EDUC5005 | Leading Professional Learning |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||||
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| EDUC6007 | Educational Investigation |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | ||||||||||
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| EDUC6004 | Contemporary Educational Leadership |
Term1,5
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12 | ||||||||||
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| HRMT6002 | Human Resource Management (Online) |
Term1,4
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12 | ||||||||||
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| EDUC6012 | Evaluation for Improved Teaching and Learning |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||||
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| ACCT5003 - Accounting for Managers (Online) OR PROJ5002 - Project Management Principles | |||||||||||||
| MGMT5003 - Organisational Behaviour (Online) OR MGMT6003 - The Positive Leader (Online) | |||||||||||||
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| EDUC6005 | Contemporary Educational Contexts |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC5005 | Leading Professional Learning |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC6007 | Educational Investigation |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC6004 | Contemporary Educational Leadership |
Term1,5
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12 | ||||||||
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| WELF5002 | Supporting Students in Difficult Times |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC6008 | Educational Leadership and Wellbeing |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||
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| WELF6002 | Enhancing Student Wellbeing |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC5006 | Valuing Diversity |
Term1,5
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12 | ||||||||
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| Unit Code | Unit Title | Available | Credit points | Notes | |||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| EDUC6005 | Contemporary Educational Contexts |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC5005 | Leading Professional Learning |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC6007 | Educational Investigation |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC6004 | Contemporary Educational Leadership |
Term1,5
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC5006 | Valuing Diversity |
Term1,5
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| WELF5002 | Supporting Students in Difficult Times |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||
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| TCHR6002 | Technology and Collaboration to Support Learning and Participation |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||
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| TCHR6003 | Inclusive Education, Theory, Policy and Practice |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | ||||||||
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Complete the following units to satisfy the Requirements of the Award |
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| EDUC6004 | Contemporary Educational Leadership |
Term1,5
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC6005 | Contemporary Educational Contexts |
Term2
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC5005 | Leading Professional Learning |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||
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| EDUC6007 | Educational Investigation |
Summer Term
Term4
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12 | ||||||||
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| 1 unit from: (No specialisation options) | |||||||||||
| 1 unit from: No specialisation options | |||||||||||
| EDUC6008 | Educational Leadership and Wellbeing |
Term3
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12 | ||||||||
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| 1 unit from: No specialisation options | |||||||||||
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| EDUC6007 | Educational Investigation | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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