Online Education International Perspectives Degree :: Accredited Universities

On this pathway, you will collaborate with other educators from around the world to share insights and expertise as well as concerns and questions about international perspectives on educational theory, research, policy and practices.

With a particular emphasis on applying new knowledge of diverse historical perspectives and cultural practices that inform education locally and globally into your own practice where appropriate, the course aims to meet the career development needs of education professionals in the UK and overseas. By investigating educational developments in key regions of the world, you will be better placed to more critically evaluate factors which influence the role of education and approaches to teaching and learning within your own professional context.

Entry Requirements

You will usually need at least one of the following:

a good undergraduate degree (2:2 or above) or an equivalent level 6 qualification (Equivalent overseas qualifications which will be verified by NARIC)
Level 5 teaching qualification plus evidence of five years’ teaching experience within an institution may be considered
experience of / interest in aspects of international education
be currently working within the education arena.
You will be asked to provide a CV/Resume detailing your academic and work experience. The Admissions Tutor reserves the right to interview an individual to ascertain the relevance of their work and life experiences as an acceptable entry for the programme.

English language qualifications
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You will normally need one of the following English Language qualifications:

GCE O level English Language: Grade C
GCSE English: Grade C

If English is not your first language you will need an English language qualification. For this course you will need at least one of the following:

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL 550 (paper based) 213 (computer based) or 80 (internet based)
Pearson Test of Academic English: 51
Cambridge Advanced Certificate: Pass
London Tests of English: we accept level 5 for postgraduate courses
International GCE O Level English Language: Grade C
International GCSE English/English as a Second Language: Grade C.

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Monash is a research intensive university with an international focus, collaborating with many prestigious academic and business partners across the globe. The Master in Adult Education (Global) is a unique, innovative online coursework-only program, offered in collaboration with the University of British Columbia (Canada), Linkoping University (Sweden), and the University of the Western Cape (South Africa).

Students proceed through the two year, 72 credit program as a cohort drawn from the four participating institutions. Participants will work together in various intercontinental groupings, thereby developing strong cohort relationships. Instructors are drawn from the four partner universities. Cohort students will benefit from a truly international experience, engaging with instructional staff and students from four continents within both Northern and Southern hemispheres. Applicants should be internally motivated learners who are interested in cultural differences, communication styles, learning preferences and instructional approaches.

The program is designed so that those with full-time professional responsibilities can participate. The curriculum covers contemporary changes in work and learning; the role adult learning plays in understanding and responding to globalising forces and their impacts on workplaces, communities, economies and the environment; the forms of adult learning found in different cultural contexts and ways of supporting adult learning in conditions of global change.

The program encourages the development of critical perspectives on adult learning and global change and how these are experienced and understood in different parts of the world. Students will draw on their own experience, engage in discussions and work on collaborative projects with students from other countries.

Entry Requirements

An approved three year bachelors degree in a relevant field with a credit average in the final year; or an approved fourth year of study; or an approved four year bachelors degree; or have qualifications or experience that the faculty considers to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for the above.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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MSc Applied Professional Studies (Tertiary Education) is one of in our suite of MSc Applied Professional Studies programmes. This range of innovative, inter-professional programmes that are dedicated to developing and integrating contemporary practice, helping practitioners to engage creatively with the concerns of their profession in a research-informed way.
The named award MSc Applied Professional Studies (Tertiary Education) encourages participants to explore the philosophical and theoretical foundations, policies, research and professional underpinnings of education and the impact of policies and practice on children, young people, families and communities. Using critical skills of inquiry to examine and question policies, strategies and initiatives in relation to philosophical and theoretical foundations gaining insight from International, European, national and local perspectives.

Entry Requirements

For general admission to the programme you should normally have obtained an honours degree or other qualification recognised by us as equivalent. In addition to meeting the required entrance qualification criteria, your admission to the programme is subject to you providing evidence that you have a minimum period of two years experience working in an appropriate practice setting. Depending on the pathway chosen there can be further specific entry requirements to meet.

English Language Requirement:
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IELTS minimum overall score of 6.0, with a minimum of 6.0 in the writing component and a minimum of 5.5 in the other 3 components.

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This flexible programme has been has been developed to enable the participant to undertake 'mixed module' delivery on a part-time basis. The modules may be offered by face to face delivery, distance learning and work-based learning on a two intake basis per year.

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The Master of Education - Interdisciplinary Studies provides an opportunity to combine studies from a number of specialist areas and to explore issues in the foundation areas of educational psychology and sociology.

In addition to the core subject - Introduction to Research and Enquiry, students can choose from the School's Master-level subjects, subject to the approval by the Director of the Graduate Teaching Program.

Recommended subjects include, but are not limited to:

International and Intercultural Perspectives

Psychology for Educators

Educational Sociology: Culture, Society and Education

Researching Children

Introduction to Technology in Education

Theories of Second Language Learning

Foundations of Educational Leadership

Global Issues and Trends in Adult Education/VET/Higher

Education

Teaching Reading

Cultural Politics of Sport, Leisure and Physical Education

Entry Requirements

A recognised four-year Bachelor of Education; or a recognised Bachelor of Arts plus a Diploma of Education; or a Diploma of Teaching plus a Graduate Diploma combination. In some areas it would be an advantage to have classroom experience before attempting the Masters program.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

Student Services and Amenities Fee (Max. $281/year)

Incidental unit costs

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As a student of educational studies, you will broaden your knowledge and hone valuable skills, whether or not it is your goal to be a teacher. As a student in this area, you will examine the processes involved in teaching and learning in courses about topics such as learning theories or social context, as well as be exposed to practical applications such as technology in the classroom and curriculum development. Through your examination of current issues, innovations and research, you will build a foundation of historical, philosophical, sociological, political, multicultural and gender perspectives in relation to education. You will sharpen your skills in writing and research and critical reading and thinking, as, together with a faculty mentor, you create a program to meet your specific needs and goals.

Students often pursue a concentration in educational studies in order to prepare for:
early-childhood education and program administration
teaching or training programs for adults
workforce development
community education
international training and development
advanced study in education or in other fields
work developing children's programs
a Master of Arts in Teaching
research in education
a role in policymaking
work in educational settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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