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Education - 2354

Program Summary

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

Contact: Dr Kalervo Gulson

Campus: Sydney

Career: Research

Typical Duration: 2 Years

Typical UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC Per Semester: 12

Max UOC Per Semester: 24

Min UOC For Award: 96

Award(s):

Master of Education (Research)

Information valid for students commencing 2013.
Students who commenced prior to 2013 should go to the Handbook's Previous Editions

Program Description

The Master of Education by Research is suited to the needs of professionals requiring some further research training and experience who are unable to devote the three or more years required to complete a PhD program. Candidates would normally have completed an undergraduate degree in Education at Honours level but those who have undertaken a Master degree in Education by coursework with superior results may be eligible for admission.

Program Objectives and Graduate Attributes

Students who complete the Master of Education by Research program will be competent to carry out research in their chosen area and to advise others on research matters.

Program Structure

Candidates are required to complete three coursework components relevant to their area of research and a thesis. The coursework components are selected after consultation with the supervisor. The program takes two years full-time or four years part-time.

Courses offered by the School of Education can be found here.

Optional courses for Postgraduate Research students in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences:

Interdisciplinary Faculty Courses