Master of Education
Course Overview
The Sheridan Institute of Higher Education Master of Education (MEd) is aimed at qualified teachers who seek to deepen their educational expertise. The program promotes the emergence of educational leaders across the independent, Catholic and public school systems. Sheridan seeks to train leaders and emerging leaders who exemplify professional excellence, address the needs in their school community and can incorporate Christian perspectives into their personal and professional lives. Instruction takes place in a supportive environment that fosters intellectual inquiry, equips for professional practice and encourages servant leadership. Classes are run at the Sheridan city campus from 4.30pm-7.30pm to allow practising teachers to attend class.
The units on offer in the Master of Education are grouped into two thematic streams: Educational Studies and Educational Leadership. Sheridan anticipates that the MEd program will be a catalyst for building capacity within each teacher's school, stimulating new research that will lead to school improvement, and cultivating a "learning community" for both students and staff. Teachers are encouraged to consult with their Principal to ensure that their research projects align with the strategic plans of their school, supporting focused plans for student learning and school improvement that will minimise disruption and maximise the benefit to the learning community.
The Sheridan Master of Education is accredited by TEQSA at Level 9 of the Australian Qualifications Framework.
The Master of Education will not enable graduates to register as a qualified teacher in a school or educational facility. A Master degree by Coursework is not a direct pathway into a PhD.
Course Structure
The Master of Education (Coursework) comprises 7-8 units of study (or subjects). Each unit represents 3 credit points, with the exception of the optional Major Research Project unit which is worth 6 credit points. To fulfil the requirements of the MEd award, you will need to complete a minimum of 24 credit points.
Core units (2-3 units):
- ED550 Worldview Foundations of Education
- ED692 Educational Research Methods
- ED509 Introduction to Schooling in Australia (For International Students Only)
Specialisation (3-5 units):
In this course, you will specialise in a field of study. Each specialisation has its own required and elective units. You can select your specialisation from one of the following fields:
Educational Studies:
- ED620 Curriculum Construction: Analysis and Perspectives (Core)
- ED630 Assessment and Evaluation: Refining Understanding and Practices
- ED631 Mentoring
- ED635 Cognitive Science in Education
- ED642 Creative Teaching and Learning
Educational Leadership
- ED631 Mentoring (Core)
- ED620 Curriculum Construction: Analysis and Perspectives
- ED673 Leading School Improvement
- BU673 Organisational Leadership
- One Sheridan postgraduate Business Administration unit
- Selection from Educational Studies specialisation
Capstone Research unit (1 unit):
You will also undertake a research project during your degree. You can select either:
- ED693 Major Research Project (6 credit points) or;
- ED694 Minor Research Project (3 credit points)
Entry Requirement
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| IELTS Score (Minimum) | A minimum IELTS academic score of 6.5 with individual Reading and Writing bands of no less than 6.5 and no other individual band less than 6.0 or equivalent. |