Overview
This Education (Research) MEd course offered at Murdoch University is designed for teachers, educational leaders, administrators, and other education professionals seeking to extend and deepen their expertise, undergo professional development and renewal, or proceed to a higher degree.
In this research-classified course, you will undertake a research dissertation (24 points) and coursework (12 points). This course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance your teaching, leadership and/or administration roles within the education field. On completion of this qualification, you will be eligible to enrol in a PhD.
Your career
You’ll graduate qualified for high-level professional roles in the education and community sector. Careers could include:
- Head of Department
- School Leader
- Program Leader or Designer
- Advisor to Government
- University Lecturer/Tutor.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Literature review: A systematic analysis of scholarly work
- Research in Education (Research Dissertation)
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 18 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Education Educational Research Teaching View 80 other Masters in Educational Research in AustraliaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
CRICOS Code: 079341D
To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Master of Education (Research) an applicant must have:
- a Bachelor Degree in Education (AQF level 7), or equivalent, and satisfy the Graduate Research Manager with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline;
- or a Bachelor Degree in a different discipline (AQF level 7) and have successfully completed a graduate course in Education, or equivalent, requiring at least one year of equivalent full-time study (AQF level 8), and satisfy the Graduate Research Manager with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline;
- or a Bachelor Degree in a different discipline and satisfy the Graduate Research Manager with evidence of significant scholarly or professional attainments (of at least two years full-time duration or equivalent) in Education equivalent to AQF level 8.
Tuition Fee
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International
27960 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 27960 AUD per year during 18 months.
- If you are a national student, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth supported place.
Living costs for Perth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Education (Research).
Available Scholarships
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