Master of Education (Research)

Course code: 960BA

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Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

Expected candidature is 1.5 years full time (or part time equivalent)

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Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

Flexible

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Fees

Australian Government Research Training Program (RTP) places available

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Duration

2 years full time / 4 years part time

Expected candidature is 1.5 years full time (or part time equivalent)

Finishing on time

Mode (Location)

On campus (Parkville)

Intake

Flexible

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Fees

AUD $49,984 (2026 indicative first year fee)

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English language requirements

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CRICOS code

002127B

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Overview

Gain a superior knowledge and understanding of educational theory and practice both in general and in a specialised area through a 20,000–22,000 word thesis.

Coursework component leads to a thesis

The first component of the course requires the completion of 50 points of compulsory coursework subjects. You'll need to achieve an H2A average across these subjects to proceed to the thesis. If the H2A average is not met, you may transfer to the coursework-based Master of Education.

Thesis

In the six months prior to submission of the thesis, you must present your research findings at a public completion seminar attended by your Advisory Committee.

Intended learning outcomes

Intended learning outcomes can be found on the Career Outcomes page.

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Explore the subjects you could choose as part of this degree.

Core

Complete all of the following:

Accordion
Education Research Methodology · 12.5 pts	In this subject, students will develop an understanding of how to appraise and plan research in education and participate in reflective and critical discussion of current issues in research in education. Students will participate in a series of lectures and seminars, focusing on what constitutes research in education; the function of a literature review; methodologies and methods in education research; key issues in research ethics; management and analysis of data; and the fundamentals of research writing. Students will develop a research proposal for a substantial research project. View detailed information in the Handbook
Education Research Design · 37.5 pts	In this subject, students gain experience in designing a substantial educational research investigation that could be subsequently used to inform the development of a research proposal within a higher research degree. Students negotiate to undertake the completion of a theoretically and methodologically defensible research proposal with assistance from an academic supervisor. View detailed information in the Handbook

Accordion

Education Research Methodology · 12.5 pts

In this subject, students will develop an understanding of how to appraise and plan research in education and participate in reflective and critical discussion of current issues in research in education. Students will participate in a series of lectures and seminars, focusing on what constitutes research in education; the function of a literature review; methodologies and methods in education research; key issues in research ethics; management and analysis of data; and the fundamentals of research writing. Students will develop a research proposal for a substantial research project.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Education Research Design · 37.5 pts

In this subject, students gain experience in designing a substantial educational research investigation that could be subsequently used to inform the development of a research proposal within a higher research degree. Students negotiate to undertake the completion of a theoretically and methodologically defensible research proposal with assistance from an academic supervisor.

View detailed information in the Handbook

Thesis

Candidates enrol in their thesis once they have completed the coursework component with the required 75% minimum average. Detailed information on the thesis is available at the Graduate Research Hub.

Accordion
Major Thesis - Education · 0 pts	Candidates undertaking the Master of Education degree by Research will undertake an independent research investigation. It is expected that students will complete a thesis ranging between 20,000- 22,000 words for external examination. The thesis can be completed in 12 months (full time) or 24 months (part time). To be eligible to submit a thesis for examination, candidates must be enrolled in their course for a minimum period of six months full time equivalent. A six month extension may be requested. In the six months prior to submission of their thesis candidates must present their research findings at a public completion seminar attended by their Advisory Committee. Candidates will be examined on the basis of their thesis which is examined externally. The thesis should normally be 20,000 - 22,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography. Refer to the University policy library and the Graduate Research Hub for further information regarding candidature, academic progress, ethics, thesis preparation and examination. View detailed information in the Handbook

Accordion

Major Thesis - Education · 0 pts

Candidates undertaking the Master of Education degree by Research will undertake an independent research investigation. It is expected that students will complete a thesis ranging between 20,000- 22,000 words for external examination.

The thesis can be completed in 12 months (full time) or 24 months (part time).
To be eligible to submit a thesis for examination, candidates must be enrolled in their course for a minimum period of six months full time equivalent.
A six month extension may be requested.
In the six months prior to submission of their thesis candidates must present their research findings at a public completion seminar attended by their Advisory Committee.
Candidates will be examined on the basis of their thesis which is examined externally.
The thesis should normally be 20,000 - 22,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.
Refer to the University policy library and the Graduate Research Hub for further information regarding candidature, academic progress, ethics, thesis preparation and examination.

View detailed information in the Handbook