Master of Educational Studies (MEdSt(#24))
Information valid for students commencing 2016
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2016
Semester 1 (29 Feb, 2016)
Semester 2 (25 Jul, 2016)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5171
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Teaching Location
St Lucia
Delivery mode
External, Internal
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Approved degree in the same discipline with a GPA of 4; or
Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma in the same discipline, with a GPA of 4.
Additional application information
Same discipline is defined as a degree with demonstrated prior learning in the field or education (which can include music education, teaching English as a second language, allied health, sport sciences). For the field of Behaviour Management, this may include a degree with prior learning in social work, social sciences, psychology, policing, criminology or criminal justice; for the fields of Career Development and/or Guidance and Counselling this may include a degree with prior learning in theology, psychology, or human resources; for the field of Leadership this may include a degree with prior learning in human resources.
To satisfy the requirement for "same discipline" a minimum amount of content in that discipline is required - this would be at least a major, field of study, or approximately 30% of program content including a mix of introductory and advanced courses.
Students who already hold an appropriate tertiary qualification and are interested in becoming qualified to teach in secondary and primary schools should apply for admission into the Graduate Diploma in Education (Secondary) or the Masters of Teaching (Primary). For further information on this program consult the handbook on the School of Education website or contact the School of Education on telephone (07) 336 56550 or email: education@uq.edu.au
Domestic students enrolled in the Master of Educational Studies (Guidance and Counselling) may be eligible to receive income support payments and should contact Centrelink to determine eligibility.
AQF level
AQF level 9
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Applications must be lodged via the Online Application Form.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
Enquiries for Australian students
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences
Email: hass@uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 1333
Why study the Master of Educational Studies?
This program provides advanced professionally oriented studies for practising educators, focusing on the professional development needs and in-service requirements of teachers and administrators. Some pathways offer specific qualifications while others offer significant professional advantage to educators interested in career advancement or broadening career options.
NOTE that students wishing to undertake a second field with the Guidance and Counselling field must discuss their plans with the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences or the School of Education.
