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Master of Education by Research

Australia

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What will I learn?

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Education

CRICOS

075286E

Study options

Full Time (1.5 years)

Tuition fees
A$36,150.00 (US$ 23,856) per year

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

24 February 2025, 28 July 2025

Venue

Mount Lawley Campus

2 Bradford Street,

MOUNT LAWLEY,

Western Australia,

6050, PERTH, Australia

Entry requirements

For international students

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.

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About Edith Cowan University (ECU)

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  • Among world’s top 100 best young universities (THE)
  • Offers a range of industry-relevant programmes
  • World-class research profile
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