Build on your education experience by studying the latest theory and research with a Master of Education from Victoria University This flexible coursework program is underpinned by a strong commitment to, and focus on, social justice, sustainability and ethical action. You will gain the skills and confidence to address educational challenges and opportunities in education, community, government and industry. Learning from passionate and experienced educators, you will gain advanced knowledge about the theory and practice of learning and teaching. This course is designed for teachers, principals, community educators, youth workers, policy-makers or any professional whose work has an educational component or responsibility.This course is also offered by VU Research. Flexible, diverse and supportive Our Master of Education offers flexible learning options, with online, face-to-face and evening classes. You’ll undertake a broad variety of subjects across Foundation, Core and Electives, as well as undertaking a research component. Completion of each stage of this course gives you credit towards the next stage. You can choose to exit at the graduate certificate or graduate diploma level. This course has in-built support for you, with small-group activities and assessment tasks. International students This master degree is the final stage of a nested suite of three courses that make up this Master of Education. The first stage is a Graduate Certificate of Education and the second stage is a Graduate Diploma of Education. Careers in education Postgraduate study in education is increasingly important in the advancement of a professional education career. Our Master of Education will ensure you are prepared for this competitive field. This course offers professional development for teachers, education administrators, researchers and policy makers. It could lead to a career as an education or health professional, and prepare you for a management role in a number of specialist education fields. Graduates will have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to: education in schools or other settings policy making and development training in the workplace. Course structure To complete the Master of Education students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of: 48 credit points of Core units 96 credit points of Elective units 48 credit points of either Option A Capstone Research and Elective unit or Option B Minor Thesis [Note - Cognate students, who have been admitted to the Master of Education on the basis of their previous studies in education, will be granted recognition of prior learning for two units. Cognate Students will be granted AED5011 Approaches to Learning (as the core 24 credit point unit) and an unspecified elective (as the elective 24 credit point unit).