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Murdoch University

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Master of Education (Research)

  • Masters (Research)

Explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research through completion of a research dissertation.

Key details

Degree Type
Masters (Research)
Duration
1.5 years full-time
Course Code
M1233, 079341D
International Fees
$32,230 per year / $48,345 total

About this course

Overview

This three-semester research degree will provide you with the skills required to be a successful leader in the education sector, capable of addressing critical issues in educational practice, policy and research.

This course is designed for teachers, educational leaders, administrators, and other education professionals seeking to extend and deepen their expertise, undergo professional development and renewal, or proceed to a higher degree.

In this research-classified course, you will undertake a research dissertation (24 points) and coursework (12 points). This course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to enhance your teaching, leadership and/or administration roles within the education field. On completion of this qualification, you will be eligible to enrol in a PhD.

3 reasons to study the Master of Education by Research at Murdoch

  1. Study at the first university in Australia, and among only a few in the world, to offer the Tribes TLCTM Basic Course Certification as an accredited postgraduate unit.
  2. Get involved in free workshops and seminars to help you with writing, statistics and data analysis, ethics, how to run surveys and research as a postgraduate student.
  3. You'll be taught by leading academics who have professional experience and internationally recognised research in education.

Develop your skills

Build essential skills and knowledge to meet your career or study goals. Topics you'll cover include:

  • research methodologies used in educational and social science research
  • critical analysis of a topic of educational research.

Your future career

You'll graduate qualified for high-level professional roles in the education and community sector. Careers could include:

  • Head of Department
  • School Leader
  • Program Leader or Designer
  • Advisor to Government
  • University Lecturer/Tutor

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Entry requirements

To be eligible for admission as a candidate for a Master of Education (Research) an applicant must have:* a Bachelor Degree in Education (AQF level 7), or equivalent, and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline; or* a Bachelor Degree in a different discipline (AQF level 7) and have successfully completed a graduate course in Education, or equivalent, requiring at least one year of equivalent full-time study (AQF level 8), and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of scholarly or professional attainments relevant to the proposed research discipline; or* a Bachelor Degree in a different discipline and satisfy the Dean of Graduate Research with evidence of significant scholarly or professional attainments (of at least two years full-time duration or equivalent) in Education equivalent to AQF level 8.

Study locations

Perth

How to apply

How to apply

Please indicate above whether you're a domestic or international student intending to study at a Western Australian campus.

Your Document Checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have some or all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

  • Completed official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion
Your Document Checklist

Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all of the following documentation ready for a quick application.

  • Complete or incomplete official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion - both original and English translated versions
  • English Language Proficiency Document (if available)
  • A recent Curriculum Vitae

Graduate outcomes

Graduate satisfaction and employment outcomes for Teacher Education courses at Murdoch University.
77.4%
Overall satisfaction
65.8%
Skill scale
73.3%
Teaching scale
75%
Employed full-time
$78.9k
Average salary