Course Structure

This course structure applies to students admitted into the Master of Education from Semester 1 2024 onwards. For previous iterations, please view the Student Handbook.

The course structure is based on a full-time study load over two semesters (each of 13 weeks duration), with four subjects taught in each semester (summer intake and part-time mode also available). It comprises:

• 40 cp Core subjects
• 30 cp Electives
• 10 cp Capstone subject (or 20 cp Capstone subject and 20 cp Electives)

To qualify for award of the degree of Master of Education a candidate shall accrue an aggregate of at least 80 credit points, including satisfactory completion of the core subjects noted below.

The degree is a Master of Education via course work with research components.

For more information see the Student Handbook.

Subjects

Core / 4 Subjects

• EDU400 Biblical Foundations of Education
• EDU501 Worldviews and Educational Practice
• EDU507 Reflective Pedagogy
• EDU503 Curriculum Development in Christian Schools

Elective / Choose three of the following

• EDU517 Assessment for Deeper Learning
• EDU525 Learning Theories and Formational Practice
• EDU527 Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Education
• EDU546 Equity and Inclusion: Educating Students with Disability
• EDU551 Perspectives on Teaching Mathematics
• EDU555 Digital Technology and Education
• EDU579 Critical Evaluation of Professional Learning
• EDU595 Research Methods in Education*
• EDU565 Mentoring, Coaching, and Supervising in Educational Contexts

Capstone / Choose one of the following

• EDU596 Reflective Project Capstone (10cp)
• EDU581 Research Design Capstone (10 cp)
• EDU598 Education Research Project Capstone (20 cp, taken over two semesters)

*EDU595 Research Methods in Education is a compulsory requisite to EDU598 Education Research Project Capstone (20 credits) and is highly recommended as for completion prior to EDU581 Research Design Capstone. EDU595 must be completed at no lower than a Credit grade in order to be eligible for transition into EDU598.

View the full list of subjects for this course.

For more details on which subjects you can choose, see the current enrolment guide for this course.

Admissions

Academic

Applicants with Recent Secondary Education (within the past 2 years)

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with recent high school education only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

Applicants with Vocational Education and Training Study

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants with a Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualification only are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

Applicants with Higher Education Study

Applicants whose highest level of study enrolment since leaving secondary education is a higher education qualification must demonstrate the completion of at least an AQF Level 7 Bachelors degree in education, or the equivalent degree and a Diploma or Certificate in Education, or completion of a Level 8 or above equivalent postgraduate qualification by an authorised institution.

Applicants with Work and Life Experience

This course of study requires the completion of a higher education qualification by an authorised institution. Applicants who have not completed formal higher education study are not eligible for direct entry into this course.

Language

Overseas students are required to demonstrate their English proficiency skills. Such students admitted into our programs must attain an overall IELTS (or equivalent) score of 7.0 (with no score below 7.0 in any of the four skills areas). IELTS (or equivalent) is not required for applicants who have undertaken five years of required higher education study (or equivalent) in English from an approved country or who have completed a Certificate IV or higher qualification awarded in English under the Australian Qualification Framework by an authorised institution or registered training organisation.

Fees & Timetable

A complete Fee Schedule for all Alphacrucis programs and courses can be found in our Fees Information section.

For a full list of course dates for new and continuing students please see our Timetables.

FEE-HELP is available for eligible students to assist you in financing your studies. For more information and other options, please visit the Financing Your Study page. For students who cannot access government loans, an alternative option is Study Loans, a private student loan provider. To learn more about loans provided by Study Loans, click here.

Course Learning Outcomes

Knowledge:

Demonstrated:

• advanced and integrated recognition of the diversity of life values that characterise today’s pluralist societies, including as appropriate, consideration and application of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives, and ability to encourage respect, based on informed understanding, of those who hold views that differ from those of the school community;
• detailed understanding of the development of theological and anthropological perspectives on Christian educational practice;
• in-depth understanding of general research principles and methods, and advanced knowledge of specific research approaches within the discipline of education.

Skills:

Demonstrated ability to:

• critically evaluate and effectively communicate educational theories and practices in order to most effectively achieve desired learning outcomes with special attention to embedded worldview and life values;
• demonstrate the advanced level of knowledge and higher order of skills that are required for effective Christian education and professional learning in such areas as teaching, curriculum, administration, and research in order to fulfil the vision and mission of particular school communities;
• advanced ability to a develop and implement a learning environment research project that will provide a sound basis for the development of effective educational practise based upon the philosophical assumptions of the school context and needs of students;
• articulate a clear understanding of a biblical worldview, and its impact on philosophical and historical trends in education.
• plan and implement educational programs in the social and cultural context of the contemporary world that are critically shaped by a biblically informed experience of that world;
• design and implement a capstone project which examines a complex problem or issue using appropriate methodologies and theories from the discipline area.

Application of Knowledge and Skills:

Demonstrated ability to:

• display creativity and flexibility supported by biblically informed, rigorous reasoning in identifying and dealing with emerging problems in the educational context;
• develop a plan for continual personal development that includes spiritual, professional and interpersonal skills for effective educational practice and collegial academic engagement;
• design and implement a major research project to advance personal and professional learning, in order to thrive in educational contexts.