Adult education

Why study Adult education?

 

We offer courses for education graduates to advance their knowledge and skills and for graduates of other disciplines. Our courses range from generalist studies and pathways to Master-level to a professional teaching qualification for those currently working in adult education in industry, TAFE, health, community and human services. If you have no background in education, you may do Master-level training in adult education, nurse education, counselling and human services, inter-cultural communication and diversity, pedagogy and curriculum.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities depend on the course you select. They include adult educator, nurse educator, TAFE teacher or training consultant. Master-level programs provide a higher degree qualification if your study, research, professional interests and qualifications are in the education and training of adults. We provide a career pathway for industry trainers, VET and TAFE teachers, adult literacy and language teachers, consultants and those working in the community or health and human service industries.

Courses

Local students

Adult education courses
Offer yearCourse titleCampus(es)DurationSemester starts
2013 Master of Education Albury-Wodonga
Bendigo
Melbourne
2 years full-time or part-time equivalent. Semester 1 and 2 (March and July)

Master of Education continued…

Course description
This course is for graduates with a background in teaching and/or educational administration, and others with a professional interest in education. With flexible study and subject options, students can undertake professional development in their area of interest.

Specialist areas of study include administration, leadership and management; health education; nurse education, language and literacy, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), applied linguistics, classroom management and discipline; counselling, organisational change; and student advocacy and well-being.

For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry program.

Prerequisite
Candidates with a three-year Bachelor degree are eligible for entry to a two-year program. Candidates with a four year teaching qualification, an Honours degree or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution are eligible for advanced standing entry to a 120 credit-point program.
Fee type
Fees (Fee-Help available)
Fee amount
Indicative (2012): $14,690 per 120 credit points.
How to apply
Apply direct to the University by 15 February for Semester 1 and 9 July for Semester 2. Download, complete and submit a postgraduate coursework application form (PDF 3.5MB).
Please ensure you also provide all supplementary information required.
Full course details
Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es):
Education (Master)Melbourne
Education (Master)Bendigo
Education (Master)Albury-Wodonga

How to apply?

Methods of application vary from course to course. Please see the course entry above for details of how to apply for the course you are interested in.

Fees and scholarships

Postgraduate coursework programs are either:

  • Fee-paying (where you pay the full cost of the course). FEE-HELP is available.
  • CSP (Commonwealth Supported Place), subsidised by the Commonwealth Government where you pay a contribution towards course costs. HECS-HELP is available.

Students enrolled for certain postgraduate coursework programs may be eligible for student income support.

International students

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Adult education international courses
Offer yearCourse title (CRICOS)Campus(es)DurationSemester startsAnnual Tuition Fee (AUD)
2013 Master of Education (011412M) Bendigo
Melbourne
2 years (1 year - 120 credit point program. Entry into the 1 year program is available only to applicants granted Advanced Standing (credit). Semester 1 and 2 (March and July) $21 190

Master of Education continued…

Year
2013
Course description
This course is for graduates with a background in teaching and/or educational administration, and others with a professional interest in education. With flexible study and subject options, students can undertake professional development in their area of interest.

Specialist areas of study include administration, leadership and management; health education; nurse education, language and literacy, Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL), applied linguistics, classroom management and discipline; counselling, organisational change; and student advocacy and well-being.

For people involved in teaching at any level, this is a teacher development course. It may either add a specialist qualification for teachers who are already registered or lead to further study opportunities in the broad field of education. It is not a professional-entry program.

English Language Requirements
IELTS (Academic): minimum score of 6.5 with no individual band score less than 6.0.

TOEFL Paper-based Test: minimum score of 575 (minimum score of 5 in the Test of Written English).

TOEFL Internet-based Test: minimum score of 80 with minimum overall for SLR 18; W 22.

La Trobe Melbourne (ELICOS): completion of English for Further Studies Advanced Stage 5B Certificate at postgraduate (EFS5 (70 per cent) PG1) level. For more information please visit the La Trobe Melbourne website.

English as the language of instruction in tertiary studies may be accepted.
Please note: English as the language of instruction in previous study will not be accepted as a basis of admission (English)
for courses where the approved test score requirement is above an IELTS 6.5 with no band score lower than 6.0.

Pearson Test of English (Academic) (PTE): minimum score of 64 with no communicative skill score less than 59.

Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): a grade of B or higher.

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): a grade of C or higher.

Or approved international equivalent.
Academic entry requirements
A three-year Australian Bachelor's degree or approved international equivalent. Applicants with an approved four-year teaching qualification, an Honours degree, or a relevant specialist Graduate Diploma from a recognised university or institution will be eligible for Advanced Standing (credit) into a 120 credit point (one year) program.
Additional information
Completion of a minor thesis in this program provides eligibility for a direct pathway into Doctoral studies (EdD and PhD). Candidates who complete the program by coursework may apply for the EdD but need to achieve a B Grade average in the coursework component to be eligible for the Doctoral thesis.
Full course details
Course structures and subject information for the following cours(es):
Education (Master)Melbourne
Education (Master)Bendigo
Education (Master)Albury-Wodonga

How to apply?

Enquire now about any course for international students or find out how to apply.

 

Fees and scholarships

Estimated fees for international students are indicated for each course above. Fees are indicative only and set at 120 credit points per course, unless otherwise stated, and may vary depending on the number of credit points in which students enrol. Some courses may vary in credit point load and fees will be adjusted accordingly.

There is also a range of scholarships available for international students to assist students.

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