Masters of Education
- Level
- Masters(MNQF Level 9)
- Duration
- 1 year(2 Semesters)
- Modes
- Available Modes (Full-Time)
- Course Fee
- Course FeeMVR 17,520
SUMMARY
- next Intake
- August Intake 2024
- Campus
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Overview
The Master of Education course aims to engage the students in learning that will enable them to understand critique and improve their educational practice to better serve their communities and the wider society. The course caters for those who are engaged in classroom teaching and wishes to enhance their competencies, as well as educators and other professionals who work outside of classroom. In addition, a pathway would be paved for professionals from other areas of study having an MQA accepted level 7 certificate. For all these groups, the course will provide the students with knowledge, skills and understanding that equip them to work successfully in diverse leadership roles across schooling and other complex educational contexts.
Entry Requirements
General Entry
- i) A Bachelors Degree in a related field AND
- ii) If the Level 7 Qualification is not in English Medium, should attain at least 6.0 score in IELTS or equivalent.
General Notes
- Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
- Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
- Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.
Semester 1
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST501 Research Methods in Education (CORE) | Research Methods in Education | Nil | 20 Research Methods in Education (CORE) (20) (20) | 2,920 2,920 |
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 8,760 8,760 |
Semester 2
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CORE | EST607 Master Project (CORE) | Master Project | EST501 | 20 Master Project (CORE) (20) (20) | 2,920 2,920 |
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
Elective (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
| Semester Total | 60 | 8,760 8,760 |
Elective
| Type | Code | Name | Prerequisites | Credit Points | Fee (MVR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTIVE | EST511 Curriculum Context Development and Innovation (ELECTIVE) | Curriculum Context Development and Innovation | Nil | 20 Curriculum Context Development and Innovation (ELECTIVE) (20) (20) | 2,920 2,920 |
EST513 Assessment & Evaluation in Education (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
EST523 Inclusive & Special Education (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
EST503 Current Issues in Education (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
EST517 International and Comparative Education (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
EST535 ICT in Education (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
EST505 Education Policy: Theory & Practices (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 | |||
EST509 Pedagogical Engagement and Learning (ELECTIVE) | Nil | 2,920 2,920 |
| Course Total | 120 CP | Total: 17,520 17,520 |
Careers
Master of Education Course is particularly suitable for those working in formal education environments such as schools and also to those supporting non-formal learning and educational leaders. This course enables you to specialise a career in education or academia. This Masters degree is appealing to a range of employers due to the transferable skills you will acquire.