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Overview
Our Master of Education focuses on specialist educational knowledge and skills which prepares you for scholarship, research and leadership in the broad field of education. This course aims to meet the professional development needs of education policy makers, practitioners, school teachers and principals and researchers working in the Northern Territory, Australia and the Asia Pacific.
You are encouraged to undertake specialist studies, scholarship and research that meet personal, organisational, workplace and community interests.
You will enhance your analytical thinking, collaborative learning, project management, and transformative practice skills in localised, national and/or international settings. You will also enhance your work experience by applying professional knowledge and skills acquired throughout the course to practical contexts and settings.
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
Fees
Non-Commonwealth supported places
Full fee paying places are available in this course.
2022: Information about fees and charges can be found at Fees and Payments.
2023: Information about fees and charges will be published no later than 1 December 2022.
International tuition fees
The annual tuition fee for full time study is AUD $28,104.00. This equates to $3,513.00 per 10 credit point unit (0.125 EFTSL).
These fees are subject to increases annually, effective at the start of each calendar year.
You can find a list of International fees and payments you can expect to pay as part of your studies in Australia.
CDU offers a number of scholarships to international students to assist with the cost of study.
Why study at CDU?
Study a postgraduate course at Charles Darwin University to upskill at work, fast-track your career, increase your job prospects or explore a new interest. We offer flexible study options so you don't have to put your life on hold while you learn.
- #1 Australian uni for postgraduate employment outcomes (GUG 2022)
- Top 100 university globally for quality education
- Our graduates enjoy higher than average employment rates and starting salaries
What will I study?
The Master of Education offers 2 core units, which equip students with contemporary educational and research perspectives and approaches. The programme concludes with a capstone experience which centres on scholarly and/or research activities which can be theoretically focused or linked to an industry-based internship. The programme also offers a choice of specialist electives. A candidate must successfully complete units totalling 120 credit points (cp) as detailed below. All units are valued at 10 credit points unless indicated.
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 (2 units) | 20cp | Compulsory Core units totalling 20 credit points as per the list of units detailed below. EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education |
| Specialist Electives Group A (6 units) | 60cp | Choose one of the Specialist Elective streams as listed below and complete 60 credit points: DIGITAL LEARNING FUTURES INCLUSIVE EDUCATION Plus 40 credit points from the following: INDIGENOUS KNOWLEDGES EDUCATION Plus 40 credit points from the following: INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION MANAGING AND LEADING EDUCATION TESOL UNIVERSITY TEACHING AND LEARNING Plus 30 credit points from the following: |
| Specialist Electives Group B (1-2 units) | 40cp | Scholarship and Research Program EMG810 Thesis in Education (40cp) OR EMG824 Thesis in Education 1 (20cp) OR EMG609 Internship (20cp) (repeatable) OR EMG620 Professional Conference Proposal (20cp) |
| 120cp | Total Credit Points |
Students who commenced in or after 2013
The grade of "PC" cannot be counted towards a Masters Degree by Coursework AQF Level 9 course award.
Students should refer to the current Grading Policy and Common Course Rules for further information.
Study plan
Students commencing in Semester 1: Full-Time
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group B * | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective Group B * | SE | ||
* Group B specialist electives are worth 20cp or 40cp.
Students commencing in Semester 1: Part-Time
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 1 and enrolling in a part-time load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO | EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group B * | SE | Specialist Elective Group B * | SE |
* Group B specialist electives are worth 20cp or 40cp.
Students commencing in Semester 2: Full-Time
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO | ||
| EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group B * | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group B * | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | ||
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | ||
* Group B specialist electives are worth 20cp or 40cp.
Students commencing in Semester 2: Part-Time
The Recommended Study Plan provided below is suitable for a student commencing in semester 2 and enrolling in a standard load.
| Legend: | CO = Core Unit | SE = Specialist Elective |
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 | ||
| Year 1 | |||
| EMG501 Contemporary Issues in Education | CO | ||
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | ||
| Year 2 | |||
| EMG505 Research Methodologies in Education | CO | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group A | SE |
| Year 3 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | Specialist Elective Group B * | SE |
| Specialist Elective Group A | SE | ||
| Year 4 | |||
| Specialist Elective Group B * | SE | ||
* Group B specialist electives are worth 20cp or 40cp.
Entry requirements
Admission criteria
Successful completion of a recognised bachelor degree, graduate certificate, graduate diploma or master's degree or equivalent international qualification.
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 in an English-speaking country or undertaking one of the following English language tests and obtaining the minimum requirements listed below.
| 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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Course details
Accreditation
This course is accredited by the University in accordance with the Higher Education Standards.
Australian qualification framework
This course is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework at Level 9.
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