Melbourne Graduate School of Education Future Students

Generalist Master of Education

The Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE) strives to meet the needs of all education professionals by offing a diverse range of programs in many different areas. 

To provide a more consistent experience for our Masters students many of these programs have now been incorporated into one new generalist Master of Education.  The new program offers the same areas of specialisation and flexibility that the MGSE is known for but in a simplified and streamlined format.

Streamlining the program means you will have more in common with other MGSE students as you will build your academic foundation studying the same core subjects.  Each subject is worth the same number of points making it easier to plan your studies.

 

Coursework Option

Course Structure
The Master of Education consists of 8 subjects- 2 core, 4 area option and 2 elective.  Each subject involves 24 contact hours and 5,000 words of assessment.

Core subjects
Through core subjects you will consolidate a strong foundation in educational theory and research.  You will explore themes including equity and identity, globalisation, professional learning and child/ adolescent development.

Area options
To expand your knowledge in your area of interest, you will undertake subjects from one of the following twelve area options:

  • Arts education

 

  • Education and equity
  • Mathematics education
  • Curriculum and pedagogy

 

  • Education for sustainability
  • Science education
  • Digital technologies in education

 

  • Gifted education
  • Thinking, knowledge and creativity
  • Early childhood education
  • Language and literacy education
  • Youth studies

 

Electives
You can use electives to further develop your expertise an area option or undertake elective subjects that broaden your learning experience.

 

Research Option

To develop the solid academic skills required for this option, you will initially complete four coursework subjects (2 core, 2 area options). 

If you are interested in undertaking a minor thesis, we ask that you submit an expression of interest form to the Melbourne Education Research Institute (MERI) before making your application.

 

Study Mode

Subjects are delivered in a variety of ways, including on-campus, intensive and distance modes.  Local students are able to enrol part-time or full-time and international students are able to enrol full-time, in line with student visa requirements.

 

More information

View the handbook for more information on the coursework option or research option of the Master of Education.

If you have any other questions about the Generalist Master of Education, contact us to request a brochure or make an appointment with our professional student advisers.

 

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