The Master of Education (Adult Education) is designed to assist a broad range of practices in adult and further education, including adult and community education providers; professional or community organisations involved in adult education; TAFE programs in foundation studies.

This program, in combination with subjects from the Educational Leadership major, would suit aspiring and current co-ordinators, organisers and directors of adult education and community programs.

Course themes include:

Leadership and management in adult and further education in the context of globalisation

Utilising and theorising the new technologies of learning in adult and further education

Teaching and learning theory and practice in diverse settings

Innovation in adult and further education and training, utilising action research and learning methodology.

Dependent upon student and client needs, the program can be offered totally on-line or as on campus delivery.

Entry Requirements

A recognised four-year Bachelor of Education; a recognised Bachelor degree plus a Diploma of Education; or a Diploma of Teaching plus a Graduate Diploma combination.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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An introductory higher degree for both professional educators and candidates interested in a research program. The Educational Leadership program offers subjects that explore a range of educational issues including the use of modern technologies, cross-cultural perspectives and change factors.

The program also provides an opportunity for students to link studies with the Master of Business Administration subjects, including subjects such as financial management and strategic planning.

Many subjects in the School are web based but others require on campus attendance.

A Spring Session intake for on-campus delivery may be available by negotiation with the Faculty.

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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The Master of Education (Higher Education) is offered in conjunction with the Centre for Educational Development and Interactive Resources (CEDIR). The program explores essential tertiary teaching skills, knowledge and attitudes for effective student learning in all disciplines.

Significant issues in tertiary education are visited through the consideration of themes such as:

Academic leadership and management in higher education in the context of globalisation.

Utilising and theorising effective technologies of learning in higher education

Teaching and learning theory and practice in diverse higher education settings.

Innovation and effectiveness in higher education and training, utilising action research and learning methodology.

It is of particular relevance to participants who are currently aspiring to leading and managing teaching within a university setting. This includes program managers, course co-ordinators and heads of departments in universities and higher education institutes.

Dependent upon student and client needs, the program can be offered totally on-line or as on-campus delivery.

Entry Requirements

A recognised four-year Bachelor of Education; a recognised Bachelor degree plus a Diploma of Education; or a Diploma of Teaching plus a Graduate Diploma combination.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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The Master of Education (Information Technology in Education and Training) is designed to meet the specific educational development needs of the professional practitioners and researchers. IT in this context refers to the use of computing, telecommunications and audio visual technologies in learning. The program has a particular focus on Interactive Multimedia Design.

Subjects are offered on-line and by flexible delivery, ie require internet access (at home, local library, on campus etc). There are also at least four weekend workshops which are held at the Wollongong campus.

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.

Other Fees

Overseas examination fees

Textbooks

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

Incidental unit costs

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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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