Master of Education

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

If you are an international student, you will also be required to take a third core unit:

• ED509 Introduction to Education in Australia

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
• Selection from Educational Leadership specialisation

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)

Course Duration

One year full-time or longer part-time.

Full-time = minimum of twenty four (24) or more credit points (or 8 standard units) in an academic year

Part-time = less than twenty four (24) credit points (or 8 standard units) in an academic year

Mode of Study

Face-to-face through lectures, tutorials and seminars, and is supported by Canvas, Sheridan's server-based learning management system. 

Teaching takes place at the Perth CBD campus (Suite 18, 7 Aberdeen St Perth).

Sheridan does not offer a fully online study option for remote students.

Course Workload

A standard Master of Education unit represents 150 hours of study over a semester, including class contact hours and personal study. 

The 150 hours typically consist of seminars for 36 hours (3 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks) and personal study for 114 hours (7 hours per week over 12 teaching weeks plus 10 hours per week over 3 non-teaching weeks).

If you are a full-time student (ie you are taking 4 units in a semester) you should plan to set aside a total of 12 hours/week for all your formal classes combined and a total of 28-30 hours/week for all your personal study. 

Course Learning Outcomes

A Master degree qualifies individuals who apply an advanced body of knowledge in a range of contexts for professional practice and as a pathway for further learning.

Upon completion of the Master of Education (Coursework) you will be able to:

• Demonstrate mastery of theoretical knowledge and workplace practice in education.
• Critically evaluate current and past scholarship and professional practice in the field of education in the light of contemporary research, of workplace practice, including perspectives grounded in Christian scholarship.
• Demonstrate your ability to investigate, analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories in education for application across multi-disciplinary contexts.
• Demonstrate your intellectual independence by making complex, creative and original contributions to the body of knowledge and workplace practice in education at both an abstract and practical level.
• Communicate, justify and interpret theoretical propositions, methodologies, conclusions and professional decisions to specialist and non-specialist audiences through prepared presentations and projects in a variety of settings.
• Model a high level of self-discipline, professional judgment, personal integrity, teamwork and respect for the dignity of individuals and groups in study and workplace settings.
• Demonstrate your knowledge of research principles and methods in the discipline of education.
• Plan and execute a substantial research project.

Each unit you take in the Master of Education (Coursework) program will contribute towards the fulfilment of these broader learning outcomes.

Course Specific Requirements

Academic admission pathways into MEd:

• 4-year Bachelor of Education and 2 years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience, or
• 3-year undergraduate degree and minimum 1-year postgraduate teacher education award (e.g.  GradDipEd or MTeach) and 2 years full-time equivalent relevant professional experience, or
• successful completion of the Sheridan Graduate Certificate of Education.

Course Guide

Master of Education