Master of Education Studies, University of South Australia (UniSA). 2021 information for Australian students

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Start Date
Full Year

Campus
Magill

Duration
2 year(s) full-time

Program Code
MMXE

Study as
Full-time or part-time

Mode
On-campus/Online

Fees
Commonwealth Supported

Entry requirements
Exit program only. Students will transfer from the Master of Teaching (MMET) program only.

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Aim

The Master of Education Studies qualifies graduates to critically apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice or scholarship regarding teaching and learning. Graduates will possess advanced knowledge of communication strategies, and be able to design, implement and critically evaluate learning plans. Graduates will also be able to initiate and respond effectively to the needs of individual learners in professional learning contexts.

Content & Structure

Students will complete 72 units of study.

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What courses you'll study

Course name	Area and cat no.	Units	Reference
FIRST YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Curriculum Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 2
Curriculum Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 2
Education Pedagogy Elective 1		4.5	Note(s): 1
Education Pedagogy Elective 2		4.5	Note(s): 1
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Professional Experience		9	Note(s): 3
Curriculum Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 2
Critical Perspectives of Education	EDUC 5249	4.5
SECOND YEAR
First Semester (Study Period 1, 2 or 3)
Education Pedagogy Elective 3		4.5	Note(s): 1
Curriculum Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 2
Curriculum Elective 5		4.5	Note(s): 2
Elective		4.5
Second Semester (Study Period 4, 5 or 6)
Education Pedagogy Elective 4		4.5	Note(s): 1
Evidence-Informed Practice in Education	EDUC 5217	4.5
Project in Education	EDUC 5030	9

Rules & notes

Notes

1. The Education Pedagogy elective courses are equivalent to the education pedagogy courses that the students will have completed in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), the Master of Teaching (Primary) or the Master of Teaching (Secondary) (MMET).

2. The Curriculum Electives are equivalent to the curriculum courses that the students will have completed in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), the Master of Teaching (Primary) or the Master of Teaching (Secondary) (MMET).

3. The Professional Experience course is equivalent to the professional experience course the students will have completed in the Master of Teaching (Early Childhood), the Master of Teaching (Primary) or the Master of Teaching (Secondary) (MMET).

4. The Master of Education Studies does not qualify graduates to apply for professional registration as a teacher in Australia.