Provides an opportunity for candidates to undertake independent research comprising of foundational coursework and a substantive thesis.
The course prepares students to inquire into the nature of educational problems and generate new knowledge which can be used to enhance policy and practice. When undertaking research, students are encouraged to become involved in applied research which attempts to provide solutions to the problems faced by learners, teachers, administrators, consultants and policy-makers.
Course learning outcomes
Apply an advanced body of knowledge and research approaches to address complex issues in the field of education.
Investigate, evaluate and design innovative solutions to an identified educational issue.
Apply communication and collaboration skills to complete an ethically grounded inquiry process.
Use high level self-management skills to plan a substantial project.
*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution
24 February 2025, 28 July 2025
Mount Lawley Campus
2 Bradford Street,
MOUNT LAWLEY,
Western Australia,
6050, PERTH, Australia
All applicants are required to have a Bachelor of Education. Alternatively applicants can have a Bachelor degree in any other field, plus extensive professional experience, or have three years of teacher training, plus extensive professional experience.
Academic admission requirements (Band 8) may be satisfied through completion of one of the following:
Bachelor degree in a cognate discipline; or
Where accepted, equivalent prior learning, including at least five years relevant professional experience.
English competency requirements:
IELTS Academic: An overall band minimum score of 6.5, with no individual band less than 6.0.) (Results are typically valid for 2 years and online tests are not acceptable.)
TOEFL iBT: TOEFL iBT: 84 (with no score below 17)
TOEFL Paper-Based Test (PBT): Minimum score of 573, including Test of Written English of 5.0 or better. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
Pearson Test of English (PTE): PTE Academic 58, with no score less than 50 for postgraduate standard entry courses. (Results are typically valid for only 2 years)
*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.
For the third year in a row, ECU students have rated it the top public university in Australia for overall undergraduate experience (QILT 2023).