People involved with government, neighbourhood groups, social action, overseas aid, schools, local councils, sustainability, Indigenous groups, social services, the arts, business and tourism are all talking about community development as a new way of doing things. The Master of Arts in Community Development provides you with an understanding of the practice of community development, the broad range of settings in which it is carried out, social research methods and social policy forces that impact on practice. It also involves students undertaking an original, substantive investigation of a community development issue under the supervision of a Murdoch University staff member.

Entry Requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, though not necessarily in an area directly related to the course, or satisfactory preparation through previous study or professional experience.

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This course explores one of the world's oldest learning disciplines and immerses students in the history, beliefs and practices of the Christian tradition. In this three-year course, students will explore history, literature, social sciences and philosophy to gain an in-depth understanding of how the Christian tradition has developed and its meaning and value today. Students will study units in Biblical Studies, Church History, Systematic Theology and Practical Theology.

Entry Requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree in any discipline. Consideration will be given to previous studies in Theology for possible advanced standing of up to 24 points of credit toward the Master of Divinity.

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This is a three semester coursework degree designed to provide the education profession and the community in general with leaders capable of addressing critical issues in educational practice, policy and research. It is designed for: teachers, educational administrators, and other education professionals who seek to extend and deepen their expertise in Education; professionals carrying out educational duties in other relevant fields who seek professional development and renewal; and those planning to proceed to the Doctor of Education.

Students undertake a research-based project of 6 points and 30 points of coursework: a total of 10 units including the project. This is a coursework-classified course and it can be completed in internal or external mode or a combination of modes.

Entry Requirements

Recognised Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent training, and a graduate-entry course in Education requiring at least a half year of full-time study, or part-time equivalent,
OR a recognised Bachelor of Education or higher, or equivalent training, requiring at least four years of full-time study, or part-time equivalent,
OR individual applications to be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants with a three-year Bachelor of Arts in Education may be accepted. Applicants will need to demonstrate that experience gained in the BA and any subsequent studies and or professional experience has provided them with the knowledge and skills to undertake the Master of Education.

Participants may apply for credit for professional workplace learning or work completed through accredited professional development courses or continuing education. Credit may also be granted for Masters-level units completed in other courses at Murdoch or at other higher education institutions.

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This is an 18 month research degree designed to provide the education profession and the community in general with leaders capable of addressing critical issues in educational practice, policy and research. It is designed for: teachers, educational leaders and administrators, and other education professionals who seek to extend and deepen their expertise in Education; professionals carrying out educational duties in other relevant fields who seek professional development and renewal; and those planning to proceed to higher degrees. Students undertake a research dissertation (24 points) and 12 points of coursework. This is a research-classified course.

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor of Education degree, or equivalent, requiring at least four years of equivalent full-time study; or a Bachelor's degree requiring at least three years of equivalent full-time study and have successfully completed a graduate course in education requiring at least one year of equivalent full-time study. Internet access is required for students studying externally; exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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This course provides advanced training in the application of environmental science to problem solving. The course is open to people working as environmental professionals, or seeking to do so, who want to undertake advanced studies in environmental science to broaden their environmental expertise or specialise further in a selected area.

This course facilitates improved awareness of environmental issues from technical, social and political perspectives, and provides more specific knowledge in areas of particular interest to individual students. This course aims to supply leaders to the environmental professions with the interdisciplinary scientific and policy skills required to deal with today's complex environmental problems. Graduates from the course are well equipped to contribute to continuing improvement in environmental management practices.

Entry Requirements

Completion of the Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in Environmental Science (AQF Level 8), or an equivalent postgraduate course in a closely related field of education; or equivalent training. For 2014 entry only, a four-year Bachelor degree in Environmental Science or Marine Science, or Postgraduate Diploma of Environmental Management; Environmental Impact Assessment; or Environmental Assessment and Management, or equivalent training.

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