Overview

Overview

• Build on your experience as a education professional by studying the latest theory with a Master of Education (by coursework) from Victoria University.
• This flexible postgraduate education course is underpinned by a strong focus on social justice, sustainability and ethical action. You will gain the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in the school system, universities, community, government and industry.
• Studying advanced theory under passionate and experienced educators, you'll further your expertise in learning and teaching practice.
• The Master of Education is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers, policy-makers and other professionals whose work has an educational component or responsibility.
• This course does not provide you with registration to teach in Australia.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

*Formulate a commitment to ethical action, social responsibility, and sustainability in an education context;

*Critically review perspectives on the contemporary context of education, vocational training and professional development locally, nationally and internationally;

*Apply knowledge about theories to frame and inform practice as a reflective educator;

*Interpret theoretical perspectives, analyse problems, and build an awareness of current educational research;

*Use technologies for communication, knowledge access, and collaboration in the construction of understanding;

*Explore the concept of educational change and professional learning in the workplace identifying a range of connections within professional and academic communities;

*Undertake educational inquiry and/or research.

Course structure

To attain the award of Master of Education students will be required to completed in total 192 credit points consisting of:

192 credit points of Core studies

Careers

> Postgraduate study in education is increasingly important in the advancement of a professional education career. The Master of Education will ensure you are prepared for this competitive field.

> This course offers professional development for teachers, education administrators, researchers and policy makers. It could lead to a career as an education or health professional, and prepare you for a management role in a number of specialist education fields.

> Graduates will have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to:

*education in schools or other settings

*policy making and development

*training in the workplace.

Example job titles

*educational consultant

*principal

*child care director

*curriculum developer

*educational policy developer.