Master of Education by Research

About this Course

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.

Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) level

This course has been accredited by ECU as an AQF Level 9 Masters Degree (Research) Award.

Course Entry

Admission requirements you'll need to meet for this course.

• Academic Admission requirements (Band 8)

  The following course-specific admission requirements are mandatory and must be satisfied by all applicants. These requirements are in addition to or supersede the minimum requirements outlined within the Academic admission requirements band section below.

  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.

Related courses

Courses you can consider if you are interested in progressing further in this area.

• Doctor of Philosophy
  Students interested in completing doctoral research in Education should consider the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).