C04232v1 Master of Education

Overview

UTS is a leading university provider of adult, teacher and general education courses in Australia with many academics recognised as leaders in this field. This course can be completed as a general Master of Education degree or with a major in Adult Education. It is designed to meet the specific educational needs of those wanting to be at the forefront of learning and development in educational, vocational, school, organisational or community settings.

The course is offered in either face-to-face or distance mode. Students are able to take a combination of modes. Graduates are well positioned to be at the cutting edge of learning and change in school, vocational, community and organisational settings. Given the Faculty's strengths in adult and school education, the course offers distinct opportunities to study learning and education across all education sectors.

Students select electives from a wide variety of areas including: educational leadership, policy, e-learning, human resource development, curriculum, communication management, assessment, program development, and many others, to form a program of study that suits their professional development needs.

Course aims

The course aims to develop expertise in understanding and managing learning, and new and more advanced knowledge in designing, implementing and evaluating educational programs.

Career options

Career option include a diverse range of educational, policy making, and leadership roles such as organisational learning and development, school-based education, career development, community and health education, higher education, e-learning, human resource development, religious education and vocational education and training.

Additional admission requirements

Applicants require an undergraduate degree or equivalent. This course is available for mid-year entry for full fee paying students in the following areas:

• Master of Education
• Master of Education (distance)
• Master of Education in Adult Education
• Master of Education in Adult Education (distance).

Note – not all electives within this course are offered by distance. Students may only complete this course by distance if they select electives which are offered by distance.

Course duration and attendance

The course can be completed in one year of full-time, or two years of part-time study, depending on subject choices.

The mode of delivery of electives may vary, with subjects offered in weekly, block or distance mode.

Course structure

Students must complete a total of 48 credit points.

Students completing a major in Adult Education are required to complete three core subjects and five electives. Students completing the course without a specified major are required to complete two core subjects and six electives.

Course completion requirements

Course program

Course programs are given below for each major for both full-time and part-time students. Electives are chosen from the list presented immediately following the course programs.

Other information

Further information is available from the Faculty's website: