Master of Education (Research) [MEd(Research)]

At the end of 2012 ALC will offer all courses through the Melbourne College of Divinity [MCD], therefore no new enrolments are being taken for this award.

Students wishing to commence studies with ALC can view the agreed alignment of ALC and MCD awards at ALC course alignment with MCD courses—Postgraduate [PDF]

Course ID

45173

Description

The Master of Education (Research) [MEd(Research)] degree provides students with the opportunity to investigate current theories, research, issues and practices in a variety of fields of education and to examine these critically using Lutheran principles of education. The MEd(Research) offers students the opportunity to engage in a major research project in education resulting in the writing of a research thesis. This may then lead on to further research in an advanced research degree.

Course outcomes

The MEd(Research)enables students to:

develop a deeper understanding of Christian theology and its relationship to education and the way in which theology informs the values and beliefs underpinning a Christian approach to education
investigate major constructs of education and examine these critically on the basis of Lutheran principles of education in order to build up an integrated approach to education
develop skills in evaluating current theories of education and the impact of these in the context of schooling
apply theological insights in the construction of educational models, practices and programs appropriate to Lutheran schools
relate Lutheran principles of education to specific educational issues and concerns in schools
demonstrate familiarity with a variety of research methods and use at least one of these in undertaking research and completing a thesis appropriate to their professional situation

Course structure

The MEd(Research) consists of 80 credit points [FTE = 1 year]

Unit requirements

20 credit points [2 x 10cp core units]

EDU3016 Foundations of Christian Education
RES3004 Research Methods

60 credit point thesis [6 x 10cp component units]

Entry requirements

4 year BEd degree [or equivalent], leading to teacher registration.
Two years of teaching or other appropriate experience.
Where the first language is other than English please see the English language proficiency prerequisites [PDF].
Recognition of prior learning:
Australian Lutheran College operates with a policy of Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning; see the Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning Policy [PDF].

Duration

One year full time equivalent [FTE] course.
Available full time or part time.
Recommended duration for part time studies is double the FTE course duration.

Study modes

ALC offers units in a variety of study modes [also referred to as delivery modes]; please see ALC Study modes [PDF]. For off campus study options see How does off campus study work?

Requirements to receive the qualification

In order to receive the award students are required to complete the requirements according to the course structure and to receive a pass grade for their thesis.

Updated: 28/09/2011 [1.02]

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