Gain an advanced understanding of the field of education, including research-based learning and intellectual scholarship in education. This course is designed for professionals in education who wish to expand their expertise and career possibilities....
Entry Requirements
Admission requirements
If you're interested in furthering your career by studying this postgraduate course, find out the admission details below
Admission Requirements
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a)(i) a three year Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma, or equivalent qualifications as recognised by UWA, or (ii) a four year Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA, or (iii) a Bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study and (b) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
To be considered for admission to this course an applicant must have- (a)(i) a three year Bachelor's degree and a Graduate Diploma, or equivalent qualifications as recognised by UWA, or (ii) a four year Bachelor of Education or Graduate Diploma in Education or Master of Teaching, or an equivalent qualification as recognised by UWA, or (iii) a Bachelor's degree requiring at least four years of full-time study and (b) at least two years of professional experience in a relevant occupation.
Mid-year entry
Mid-year entry for the Master of Education is part-time only.
*International students should check their visa conditions and if a Student Visa is required please apply for semester 1 commencement.
Mid-year entry
Ranking and Selection Process
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on the relevant requirements.
ADMISSION REQUIREMENT
English competency
English is the language of instruction and assessment at UWA and you will need to meet the English language requirements of the University to be eligible for a place.
This course has higher ELC requirements. Applicants presenting with the IELTS Academic require an overall score of at least 7.5 and no band less than 6.5. For more information visit ELC requirements.
Gippsland - Churchill, Berwick, Ballarat - Mt Helen
This Masters by Research course sees candidates working with a Principal Supervisor, appointed by the Research Higher Degrees Sub Committee, with the approval of the School.
The Master of Philosophy aims to expand knowledge beyond the undergraduate honours or postgraduate diploma level, culminating in a research thesis. Upon completion of a master by research degree, you may apply to be considered for entry into a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program.
If you have a background in teaching or educational administration, or have a professional interest in education, this course has been designed for you.This program is available by a combination of coursework and a minor thesis, or by thesis only.Areas of research expertise include:adult...
This degree is a research program of advanced professional learning and will help you develop greater expertise in research. You will learn how to apply an advanced body of knowledge and skills in a range of contexts for research, scholarship and as a pathway for further learning.
Entry Requirements
For admission to the Master of Education and Professional Studies Research, an applicant is required to hold:
a postgraduate qualification with a GPA of at least 5.0 in a related discipline
OR a bachelor degree with at least Second Class Honours (Division B) in a related discipline.
In addition to the academic qualifications required for candidature as described above, the following criteria need to be satisfied for admission:
the proposed topic is appropriate for higher degree research and consonant with the academic aims and objectives of the School of Education and Professional Studies;
the School of Education and Professional Studies is able to provide the necessary research place, supervision, resources and facilities and there is an appropriate fit between the applicant, research environment, available resources and supervision;
there are two qualified members of staff holding confirmed, continuing or fixed-term appointments of sufficient length for the purposes of supervision;
the proposed program of work can be completed within the maximum period of candidature for the degree;
the proposed research does not reproduce research that has previously been submitted for the award of a degree or diploma;
the proposed program conforms to the University's ethical guidelines on research involving humans and animals;
where the intellectual property rights of the applicant may be a consideration, a suitable agreement protecting the rights of the student has been signed - should a student be unwilling to sign an agreement, the research proposal may not be approved and the student may be required to choose another program of study;
the provision of educational services consequent upon approval of the application for candidature will not expose the University to a risk of contravening any applicable law including any international embargoes, sanctions or controls which regulate the University's operations from time to time.
The following University policy will apply to Higher Degree Research (HDR) programs:
Higher Degree Research Policy
Scholarships
Applicants wishing to commence in Research Intake 1 should lodge their application prior to the closing date listed at the top of this page. Applicants applying to commence at any other time should submit their application at least four months before their preferred intake date. Refer to the Scholarship Key Dates for further information.
This course is designed for educators working in diverse learning and educational contexts who wish to enhance their knowledge of contemporary educational practice and issues.
Do you want to take your teaching career to the next level? The Master of Philosophy (Education) from The University of Notre Dame Australia is designed for you if you are embarking on postgraduate studies for the first time.
