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Entry requirements
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120Course code
Overview
The Master of Educational Studies offers a flexible one and a half year postgraduate degree with a wide range of opportunities and choices available to graduates. It offers flexibility in education career options, such as vacation care, homework centres, tutoring in private colleges and home tutoring. It also gives those candidates with an interest in education the option of studying a broad range of Education subjects relating to education as a discipline (non-teaching).
This course is not a professional teaching qualification. It allows students flexibility in the construction of a course of study that they consider will best meet their future needs.
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Pathways
Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
For information about credit transfer available to students with complete or incomplete study at this or other Institutions refer to Pathways for Higher Education to Higher Education
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Credit transfers and advanced standing
Credit transfer
For further information on credit transfer and how to apply visit ASK CDU
Fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
Why study education at CDU?
Gain advanced knowledge in the education field with a postgraduate teaching degree at CDU. Choose from a range of specialist contemporary streams such as Digital Learning futures, Inclusive Education, Indigenous Knowledgee Education, International Education, Managing and Leading Education, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
- #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements
Why study education at CDU?
Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Complete placements close to home
- Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements
Why study education at CDU?
Gain advanced knowledge in the education field with a postgraduate teaching degree at CDU. Choose from a range of specialist contemporary streams such as Digital Learning futures, Inclusive Education, Indigenous Knowledgee Education, International Education, Managing and Leading Education, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
- #2 Australian university for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Choose to study online, on campus, part-time or full-time as it suits you
- Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements
Why study education at CDU?
Educate and inspire the next generation with a teaching degree at CDU. You'll gain the skills and knowledge to enter the classroom with confidence, equipped with a nationally-accredited degree to work anywhere in Australia.
- Five-star Australian university for graduate employment outcomes (GUG 2024)
- Complete placements close to home
- Unique opportunities for regional and remote placements
What will I study?
This course offers students the opportunity to course transfer, after obtaining 80 credit points in their previous study, to then complete 3 core units in with a research focus.
Course structure
A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
| Unit type | Credit Points | Specific requirements |
| Core Units (3 units) | 40cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 40 credit points as per the list of units detailed below: EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education EMG620 Professional Conference Proposal (20cp) |
| Specialist Elective (8 units) | 80cp | Specialist Elective units totalling 80 credit points selected from one of the streams listed below: PRIMARY stream SECONDARY stream |
| 120cp | Total Credit Points |
Course Rules (unless otherwise indicated in the above course structure)
- See the Higher Education Course Rules (Award Requirements) in the Units and Courses Policy.
Study plan
Students course transferring in Semester 1
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | R = Research |
Full- time
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Course Transfer | |||
| Specialist elective 1 | SE | Specialist elective 5 | SE |
| Specialist elective 2 | SE | Specialist elective 6 | SE |
| Specialist elective 3 | SE | Specialist elective 7 | SE |
| Specialist elective 4 | SE | Specialist Elective 8 | SE |
| Year 1 | |||
| EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO | ||
| EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO | ||
| EMG620 Professional Conference Proposal (20cp) | CO | ||
Part- time
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Course transfer | |||
| Specialist elective 1 | SE | Specialist elective 5 | SE |
| Specialist elective 2 | SE | Specialist elective 6 | SE |
| Specialist elective 3 | SE | Specialist elective 7 | SE |
| Specialist elective 4 | SE | Specialist Elective 8 | SE |
| Year 1 | |||
| EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO | EMG620 Professional Conference Proposal (20cp) | CO |
| EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO | ||
Students course transferring in Semester 2
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective | R = Research |
Full- time
| Course transfer | |||
| Specialist elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist elective 2 | SE | ||
| Specialist elective 3 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 4 | SE | ||
| Calendar Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective 5 | SE | EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO |
| Specialist Elective 6 | SE | EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO |
| Specialist Elective 7 | SE | EMG620 Professional Conference Proposal (20cp) | CO |
| Specialist Elective 8 | SE | ||
Part- time
| Course transfer | |||
| Specialist elective 1 | SE | ||
| Specialist elective 2 | SE | ||
| Specialist elective 3 | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective 4 | SE | ||
| Calendar Year 1 | |||
| Specialist Elective 5 | SE | EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO |
| Specialist Elective 6 | SE | EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO |
| Specialist Elective 7 | SE | CO | |
| Specialist Elective 8 | SE | ||
| Calendar Year 2 | |||
| EMG620 Professional Conference Proposal (20cp) | |||
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
There is no direct entry into this course. This course is only available as an internal course transfer from the Master of Teaching (STCH01), Master of Teaching Early Childhood (STCHE1), Master of Teaching Primary (STCHP1) or the Master of Teaching Secondary (STCHS1). Students must complete a minimum of 80 credit points in the Master of Teaching, Master of Teaching Early Childhood, Master of Teaching Primary or the Master of Teaching Secondary to be eligible to apply for transfer.
Essential requirements
English language requirements
To gain entry into Charles Darwin University, all Higher Education applicants must satisfy the University's English Language Proficiency Requirements for their chosen course of study. International applicants will be required to supply evidence of this at the time of application.
The minimum English language requirement for this course is met by either undertaking previous education from an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| CDU English for Academic Purposes 4 (ZEAP40) | Successful completion of EAP004 English for Academic Purposes 4 |
| IELTS Academic Module | A minimum overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0. |
| Cambridge Advanced English (CAE) | A minimum overall score of 176, with no skill below 169. |
| Common European Framework Certificate of English Proficiency | A minimum overall grade of C1, valid for three years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU. |
| Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic module | A minimum overall score of 58 with no score lower than 50. |
| TOEFL Internet-based Test (iBT) | A minimum overall score of 79 with a minimum writing score of 21. |
* All tests are valid for two years from the date of the test to the date of commencement at CDU, unless otherwise specified.
* Where applicable, international applicants must also satisfy the Department of Home Affairs (DHA) English language requirements for student visa applications.
Do you have a question regarding English requirements at CDU? Please email: international@cdu.edu.au.
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Nikki
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My lecturers and the academic staff at CDU have been very supportive in helping me develop strategies to become a competent teacher in Australia.
Sunny
CDU student
The people-first approach to flexibility and supportive learning environment at CDU meant I could find a balance with study, work and family life.
Nikki
CDU student
My lecturers and the academic staff at CDU have been very supportive in helping me develop strategies to become a competent teacher in Australia.
Sunny
CDU student
Course details
Inherent Requirements
There are inherent requirements for this course. Students must read and understand the requirements for this course.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
Additional information
Contact details
For further information about the course, enrolment procedures, closing dates and other administrative issues please contact Student Central on:
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You make CDU
Together we are a positive force for change in our communities and the world.
Learn about teaching at CDU
Sunny is from China studying a Master of Teaching at CDU. Hear more about her experience of studying, living, working and playing in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia.
How to apply
There are many ways to apply to CDU. The method you use depends on your course type, where you live and whether you are a new or returning student to CDU.
Remember to apply early for your best chance at securing an offer to study with us.
Eligible students are required to complete the higher education Course Transfer form through eForms.
Further Assistance
For information on applying for course transfer please contact Charles Darwin University Student Central for assistance.
E: student.central@cdu.edu.au
T: 1800 061 963 (freecall)
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