Master of Education

Gain advanced skills and knowledge as an educator with a particular focus on Christian education.

Are you looking to develop further as an educational leader? Sharpen your professional practice as a teacher or educator? More confidently integrate biblical truth into your own specific educational discipline?

The Master of Education offers outstanding professional development for teachers, managers, administrators and leaders, with areas of study in leadership, curriculum development, inclusive teaching, and professional self care. You’ll explore the significant positive contribution a Christian perspective can make to education, and undertake research in your area of interest. The course fosters the application of evidence-based research and reflective practice across a range of disciplines and a variety of elective subject areas.

We recognise that educational practitioners have limited time to study, so our M Ed is delivered in a convenient blended online and in-person mode. Students may also access some specialist Master Units offered by Melbourne School of Theology, making this one of the most comprehensive courses of its type in Australia.

Where will this lead me?

Graduates find employment in government and non-government schools in Australia and internationally.
Graduates may be eligible for higher level positions or increased salary and benefits after achieving this award.
Graduates may continue on to higher studies in education and related fields.

COURSE Structure

The Masters of Education consists of two 6 credit point units and five 12 credit point units (72 credit points).

ED803 Biblical Interpretation for Educators (6 credit points)
ED860 Worldviews and Education (6 credit points)
ED990.512 Research Methods in Educational Contexts (12 credit points)
RP994.512 Research Project (Capstone Unit) (12 credit points)

36 credit points

Students choose 3 from the following:

ED961.512 Understanding and Responding to Drivers of Educational Change (12 credit points)
ED962.512 Leading Curriculum Development (12 credit points)
ED963.512 Practices for Inclusive Learning (12 credit points)
ED970.512 Frameworks for Effective Leadership (12 credit points)
ED971.512 Organisational Culture: Systems and Change (12 credit points)
ED972.512 Life Balance for Professional Life and Ministry Endurance (12 credit points)

36 credit points in total

What Students

are saying

Eastern was an incredible growth experience that equipped my leadership in Christian education to go to a whole new level. My ability to lead not only as an educational leader but as a spiritual leader in the school was incredibly enhanced through the studies I did at Eastern.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of educational theory, professional practice and a Christian worldview, including recent developments in these fields.
Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories related to education.
Research and apply established theories of education to inform policy and practice demonstrating expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills.
Interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences in educational settings, demonstrating expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills.
Apply research principles and methods to plan, conduct, interpret and communicate a research based project.
Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an educational practitioner, including a Christian worldview that incorporates faith, reason and justice.

Entry Requirements

Students must be or have been a registered teacher, as evident with having completed.

An Australian undergraduate degree (AQF 7) and a fourth-year level education qualification (AQF 8), or equivalent, OR
An Australian four-year education degree (AQF 7), or equivalent

2 years professional experience in an educational setting (or part-time equivalent) within the last 10 years

Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

Students who have previously completed accredited studies in a both Christian philosophy and Theological studies at a lower level may be exempted from ED860 Worldviews and Education and ED803 Biblical Interpretation for Educators but will be required to complete another unit to make up for it.
Students must complete 48 credit point units of coursework including ED990.512 Research Methods in Educational Contexts prior to enrolling in RP994.512 Research Project.
Research proposals for RP994.512 Research Project require ethical clearance from the Eastern College Australia HREC. As part of gaining approval for their research proposal candidates must negotiate access to the appropriate organisational or community contexts prior to the commencement of research.

This course is not open to overseas students to study in Australia.

Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their participation in all of our courses.

Pathways

It is expected that this award will gain entry into a Doctor of Education award offered at universities in Australia, however no specific agreements have been entered into by Eastern College Australia.

Fees

For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.

Units attached to this course

For a comprehensive list of all units attached to this course see below.

ED803 Biblical Interpretation for Educators
ED860 Worldviews and Education
ED961.512 Understanding and Responding to Drivers of Educational Change
ED962.512 Leading Curriculum Development
ED963.512 Practices for Inclusive Learning
ED970.512 Frameworks for Effective Leadership
ED971.512 Organisational Culture: Systems and Change
ED972.512 Life Balance for Professional Life and Ministry Endurance
ED990.512 Research Methods in Educational Contexts
RP994.512 Research Project

Semester 2, 2023 and 2024 Intake

Now Open

Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.

Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re exited to begin this next season in your life together.

Semester 2 applications close 3rd July, 2023.

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Are you looking to develop further as an educational leader? Sharpen your professional practice as a teacher or educator? More confidently integrate biblical truth into your own specific educational discipline?

The Master of Education offers outstanding professional development for teachers, managers, administrators and leaders, with areas of study in leadership, curriculum development, inclusive teaching, and professional self care. You’ll explore the significant positive contribution a Christian perspective can make to education, and undertake research in your area of interest. The course fosters the application of evidence-based research and reflective practice across a range of disciplines and a variety of elective subject areas.

We recognise that educational practitioners have limited time to study, so our M Ed is delivered in a convenient blended online and in-person mode. Students may also access some specialist Master Units offered by Melbourne School of Theology, making this one of the most comprehensive courses of its type in Australia.

Where will this lead me?

Graduates find employment in government and non-government schools in Australia and internationally.
Graduates may be eligible for higher level positions or increased salary and benefits after achieving this award.
Graduates may continue on to higher studies in education and related fields.

COURSE Structure

The Masters of Education consists of two 6 credit point units and five 12 credit point units (72 credit points).

ED803 Biblical Interpretation for Educators (6 credit points)
ED860 Worldviews and Education (6 credit points)
ED990.512 Research Methods in Educational Contexts (12 credit points)
RP994.512 Research Project (Capstone Unit) (12 credit points)

36 credit points

Students choose 3 from the following:

ED961.512 Understanding and Responding to Drivers of Educational Change (12 credit points)
ED962.512 Leading Curriculum Development (12 credit points)
ED963.512 Practices for Inclusive Learning (12 credit points)
ED970.512 Frameworks for Effective Leadership (12 credit points)
ED971.512 Organisational Culture: Systems and Change (12 credit points)
ED972.512 Life Balance for Professional Life and Ministry Endurance (12 credit points)

36 credit points in total

What Students

are saying

Eastern was an incredible growth experience that equipped my leadership in Christian education to go to a whole new level. My ability to lead not only as an educational leader but as a spiritual leader in the school was incredibly enhanced through the studies I did at Eastern.

Course Outcomes

Demonstrate an advanced and integrated understanding of educational theory, professional practice and a Christian worldview, including recent developments in these fields.
Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills to critically analyse, reflect on and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories related to education.
Research and apply established theories of education to inform policy and practice demonstrating expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills.
Interpret and communicate knowledge, skills and ideas to specialist and non-specialist audiences in educational settings, demonstrating expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills.
Apply research principles and methods to plan, conduct, interpret and communicate a research based project.
Apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an educational practitioner, including a Christian worldview that incorporates faith, reason and justice.

Entry Requirements

Students must be or have been a registered teacher, as evident with having completed.

An Australian undergraduate degree (AQF 7) and a fourth-year level education qualification (AQF 8), or equivalent, OR
An Australian four-year education degree (AQF 7), or equivalent

2 years professional experience in an educational setting (or part-time equivalent) within the last 10 years

Applicants must meet the English language requirements.

Students who have previously completed accredited studies in a both Christian philosophy and Theological studies at a lower level may be exempted from ED860 Worldviews and Education and ED803 Biblical Interpretation for Educators but will be required to complete another unit to make up for it.
Students must complete 48 credit point units of coursework including ED990.512 Research Methods in Educational Contexts prior to enrolling in RP994.512 Research Project.
Research proposals for RP994.512 Research Project require ethical clearance from the Eastern College Australia HREC. As part of gaining approval for their research proposal candidates must negotiate access to the appropriate organisational or community contexts prior to the commencement of research.

This course is not open to overseas students to study in Australia.

Eastern College Australia values the history, culture and languages of First Nations people and we welcome their participation in all of our courses.

Pathways

It is expected that this award will gain entry into a Doctor of Education award offered at universities in Australia, however no specific agreements have been entered into by Eastern College Australia.

Fees

For a breakdown on the fees for this course please visit our fees page.

Units attached to this course

For a comprehensive list of all units attached to this course see below.

ED803 Biblical Interpretation for Educators
ED860 Worldviews and Education
ED961.512 Understanding and Responding to Drivers of Educational Change
ED962.512 Leading Curriculum Development
ED963.512 Practices for Inclusive Learning
ED970.512 Frameworks for Effective Leadership
ED971.512 Organisational Culture: Systems and Change
ED972.512 Life Balance for Professional Life and Ministry Endurance
ED990.512 Research Methods in Educational Contexts
RP994.512 Research Project

Semester 2, 2023 and 2024 Intake

Now Open

Get in touch through the enquiry button below if you have any questions, we’re here to help.

Or perhaps you’re ready to step out in faith and submit your application today! We’re exited to begin this next season in your life together.

Semester 2 applications close 3rd July, 2023.

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You might be interested in...

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Our friendly team is ready to answer any questions you may have.

You can apply directly to the College via our online application form Below.