E7E Master of Education as at 14th May, 2002
Master of Education
Abbreviation: MEd
Course code: E7E
Course contact (faculty or school) (03) 6324 3312
Introductory comments
The degree of Master of Education by coursework or by research is available from
Launceston and Hobart campuses. The following information is for the Master of
Education by coursework.
Admission & prerequisites
This degree course is available to graduates in Education or graduates in other disciplines
with a Diploma of Education or Bachelor of Teaching, or to those holding equivalent
qualifications. The University requires applicants for admission to the Master of Education
degree to have four-year teacher training (ie either Bachelor of Education or an
undergraduate degree plus Bachelor of Teaching) or qualifications deemed to be
equivalent and at least two years experience in teaching or training.
Course objectives
The degree is intended to enable competent, experienced professionals to broaden,
deepen, update and integrate knowledge of their specialised area of interest and expertise.
Both the coursework and written assignments or projects undertaken by the student
should thus reflect this specialisation. For this reason there is a wide variety of course
work units available, with general areas of specialisation ranging from Administration to
Mathematics Education, from Inclusive Education to Arts in Education, from Teaching
English as a Second Language to Adult Learning and University Teaching, from On-line
learning to LOTE.
Career outcomes
The Master of Education has international standing and is seen as a prestigious
qualification for educators who wish to become leaders in their chosen fields.
Course structure
The coursework units and/or research projects which will make up the course of study of
an individual are determined by the candidate in consultation with the Assistant Head of
School.
The requirements to complete the Master of Education is met through all coursework. A
number of units are available in a self-paced, flexible delivered mode.
Master of Education study amounts to two semesters of full time work. However, not all
of this time needs to be spent in Tasmania. Arrangements can be flexible. The course is
offered in the two normal semesters (late February to early June, and mid July to end
October) and also in our Summer School (January).
Many units do not require attendance and applicants are advised to contact the Assistant
Head of School for specific details.
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The attendance requirements can also be completed by intensive study in Tasmania either
from January to early June in one year, or from mid July one year to the end of January in
the next.
Education Summer Schools
The Summer School has proven a most successful way for students to attend our master
degree programs. It has attracted candidates from all over Australia, and overseas.
The Summer School runs for two weeks normally in January and classes are held six days
a week from early morning into the evening. The School is staffed by experts from the
Faculty’s staff and by visiting professors who are international leaders in their fields of
expertise.
Articulation
Candidates who possess components of post graduate studies of comparable quality can
present these for consideration by the Faculty for advanced standing.
International Students
The Faculty encourages international student enrolment in both undergraduate and post
graduate degree courses. Staff within the Faculty have gained considerable experience in
teaching and supervising students from many international countries including Malaysia,
China, Thailand and Indonesia.
Note: The following information is NOT included in the printed edition of the Course and
Unit Handbook
Contact
Launceston: Michele McGill ph 6324 3312 fax 6324 3048
<M.McGill@utas.edu.au>M.McGill
Additional Information
The following information answers some frequently asked questions.
Note, however, details should be confirmed with the appropriate authority
Responsible faculty or school | Faculty of Education
Campus(es) offered | Hobart | Launceston
Mode of delivery | Full time | Part time | Distance Education | contact ph 6226 7478
Course duration | 1 years minimum (2 semesters) | 3 years maximum (6 semesters)
Costs (course fees only – annual) | HECS: NO | Australian residents: $825 per 12.5% unit
Approximate student-staff contact hours | by negotiation
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