Master of Education

Masters (Coursework)

Shape the future of education by promoting research, learning and change.

Key details

Degree Type

Masters (Coursework)

Duration

2 years full-time, 4 years part-time

Course Code

MR209, 079692C

Study Mode

In person

International Fees

$27,840 per year / $55,680 total

About this course

Shape the future of education with a Master of Education by Research promoting the interdependence of research, learning and change.

RMIT's Master of Education by Research is designed for education professionals wanting to advance their skills, knowledge and career by contributing to Educational Research.

Research programs are available in:

primary education
secondary education
early childhood education
information and communication technology (ICT) and educational curriculum
higher education
discipline-specific areas - literacy, numeracy, science, arts and creative arts, social science, curriculum design and sustainability.

What you will gain through this program

Through our program you will develop advanced research principles and methods and mastery of a body of knowledge in education. By completing a thesis or project, you will contribute new knowledge to the field and investigate how this knowledge informs action and impacts change.

Our individually supervised programs will provide you access to key industry partnerships and the ability to collaborate with other researchers.

Entry requirements

The minimum requirements for admission to a master by research program are:

a bachelor degree requiring at least four years of full-time study in a relevant discipline awarded with honours. The degree should include a research component comprised of a thesis, other research projects or research methodology courses that constitute at least 25% of a full-time academic year (or part-time equivalent). The applicant must have achieved at least a credit average in the final year; or
evidence of appropriate academic qualifications and/or experience that satisfies the Associate Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Research Training and Development or nominee that the applicant has developed knowledge of the field of study or cognate field and the potential for research sufficient to undertake the proposed program.

At RMIT a grade of credit represents academic achievement of 60% or higher.

Study locations

Bundoora

Career pathways

A Master of Education by Research will help you secure research-orientated employment and work in academia. This degree also provides opportunities for employment in research centres and institutes as well as senior leadership and management positions in a variety of government, corporate and education environments.

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