Education (Higher Education)
Overview
This program is not offered in 2021.
The postgraduate program in higher education is aimed at academics working in the tertiary sector or who aspire to teach at tertiary level, and those whose personal, professional or research interests include a focus on higher education. There are several strands within the specialisation which provide pathways for participants interested in a specific focus, such as teaching and learning, leadership, or research in higher education.
The program provides you with opportunities to critically examine recent literature, engage in debate and reflection, and develop and apply in-depth knowledge. It will enable you to transform your practice knowledge into an education for practice.
It will also introduce you to research methods and publications and will provide a pathway to further study at higher degree by research level. Your potential for academic promotion in the higher education field will also be enhanced. These courses do not lead to teacher registration in South Australia.
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Courses
Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education)
Duration: 12 months (part-time only)
Delivery mode:
Online
Availability:
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2GC134
Annual indicative fees (2020):
$10,100 (Full fee paying)
Master of Education (Higher Education) [Basic level entry]
Duration: 2 years
Delivery mode:
On campus
Online
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM205
Annual indicative fees (2020):
$20,300 (Full fee paying)
Master of Education (Higher Education) [Progressive level entry]
Duration: 1.5 years
Delivery mode:
On campus
Online
Availability:
Full-time
Part-time
Start dates:
March
July
SATAC code: 2CM206
Annual indicative fees (2020):
$20,200 (Full fee paying)
Your career
The courses are designed to meet the increasing demand for professional development of current teachers and other professionals in higher education. They are not designed to be an initial preparation for teaching and does not lead to teacher registration.
Graduates are suitable for careers in a variety of positions within higher education and as advisers to government departments and other policy makers.
What you will study
In the graduate certificate you will complete three core topics and one option topic, which provide a global perspective on higher education, teaching and learning, and assessment. Masters includes core topics that offer a global perspective on higher education and teaching and learning, and assessment. You will also undertake a small research project together with a range of option topics which provide pathways in areas such as teaching and learning, leadership, or research in higher education.
If you are interested in pursuing a research higher degree you may take a substantial research project with the approval of the course coordinator.
Entry requirements
Graduate Certificate
Applicants for the Graduate Certificate in Education (Higher Education) must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. In addition, applicants must normally be employed in a teaching position in a higher education institution.
Masters
Applicants must normally hold an approved bachelor degree or equivalent qualification from an approved tertiary institution. In addition, applicants must normally be employed in a teaching position in a higher education institution.
Masters (1.5 Years)
Applicants must normally hold a bachelor degree in education, teaching or a closely related discipline. In addition, applicants must normally be employed in a teaching position in a higher education institution.
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