{ "availability": true, "data": { "awardTitle": "Master of Education", "advertisedTitle": "Master of Education (Research)", "totalCreditPoints": 60, "offerYear": 2026, "studentType": "International", "locationDisplayName": "Bendigo", "deliveryModeCode": "RT", "deliveryModeDescription": "Research Training", "cricosCourseCode": "017544F", "isFlexibleLocation": false, "majors": [], "specialisations": [], "virtualRollover": { "enabled": false, "instance": false, "indicativeFees": false, "startDates": false }, "relatedCourses": { "nestedCourses": null }, "startDates": "Anytime (2026)", "duration": "2 years full-time", "prerequisite": "", "courseDescription": "<p>If you have a background in teaching or educational administration, or have a professional interest in education, this course has been designed for you.<\/p><p>Assessment consists of a thesis of up to 40,000 words which constitutes 100% of the examination for the degree and is examined externally. Applicants without prior relevant research training will be required to take 60 credit points of research training coursework subjects in the first semester (FTE) of the degree.<\/p><p>Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/school-education\/staff\" rel=\"nofollow\">School of Education staff page<\/a> for potential supervisors and their areas of expertise. Once you have identified a potential supervisor, you'll need to get in touch with them to see if they are available and if they would be a good fit for your research project before you apply.<\/p><p class=\"footnote\">The qualification awarded on graduation is recognised in the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) as Level 9 \u2013 Masters Degree by Research.<\/p>", "entryReq": { "rse": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "admCriAtarStmt": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCriInAddToAtar": "", "selRankAdj": "", "otherAdmOpts": "" }, "higherEd": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "vet": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "wle": { "isEligible": true, "ineligibleMsg": "", "prerequisite": "", "admCri": "" }, "prerequisite": "<p>The minimum academic requirement for entry to a Master of Education (Research) at La Trobe University is a three-year Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline completed within the last ten years with at least a weighted average mark of 70 or above.<\/p><p>Where an applicant does not meet the normal academic entry requirements, an application may be made for admission on equity or alternative entry grounds where the applicant can demonstrate, through discipline-appropriate forms of evidence:<\/p><ol><li>That they have attained the prior research and\/or learning outcomes that normally pertain to the minimum academic entry requirements for the degree, and<\/li><li>That they have the capacity to successfully undertake a higher degree by research.<\/li><\/ol><p>The following conditions must be met in order to gain admission into a Master of Education(Research) degree:<\/p><ul><li>you must meet the entry requirements for the degree <\/li><li>the school in which you seek enrolment must be able to provide appropriate facilities, resources and supervision for your chosen area of research.<\/li><\/ul><p> <\/p>", "academicEntReq": "", "essentialRequirementsInherent": "", "engReq": "<p><span>6.5 IELTS (Academic) with no individual band less than 6.0.<\/span><\/p>", "hasEngReqAlt": true }, "vtacCodes": null, "courseStructure": "<section id=\"course-structure\" class=\"sublayout-1\"><div class=\"ds-block\"> <p><b>To qualify for the award of Master of Education (Research), students must complete a total of 60 credit points across 1 year.<\/b><\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><p>International candidates are eligible to enrol at the following locations: Bendigo, and Melbourne (Bundoora).<\/p><\/div><div class=\"ds-block ds-block--full-width course-structure-content\"><div class=\"ds-tabs\"><div class=\"ds-tabs-nav ds-block\" role=\"tablist\"><\/div><div class=\"ds-content-chunk\" data-bg-color=\"lightest\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><h4>Study options<\/h4><\/div><div class=\"ds-block\"><div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-1\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Core subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-1\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-1\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> Core subjects are required subjects in your course. You need to complete these subjects to attain your degree. <\/p> <table class=\"ds-table--striped\"> <thead> <tr> <th> Subject name<\/th> <th> Subject code<\/th> <th> Year<\/th> <th> Credit points<\/th> <\/tr> <\/thead> <tbody><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU5030\" target=\"_blank\">EDUCATION RESEARCH METHODOLOGY <\/a><\/td> <td> EDU5030<\/td> <td> <\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr><tr> <td><a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/subjects\/2026\/EDU5029\" target=\"_blank\">REVIEWING EDUCATIONAL LITERATURE<\/a><\/td> <td> EDU5029<\/td> <td> <\/td> <td> 15<\/td><\/tr> <\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div class=\"ds-accordion\"> <h5> <button id=\"check-course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__trigger\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"course-struct-7\"> <span class=\"ds-accordion__title\"> Elective subjects <\/span> <\/button> <\/h5> <div id=\"course-struct-7\" class=\"ds-accordion__content\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"check-course-struct-7\"> <div class=\"ds-table-wrapper\"> <p> A range of standalone elective subjects is available in this course. Some electives are recommended for your course, but you may also be able to choose from a range of University-wide electives or electives from other interest areas or disciplines. Note these electives may have their own prerequisites and other requirements. Please refer to the <a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/EDMER\" target='_blank'>La Trobe University Handbook<\/a> for the subjects available. <\/p> <\/div> <\/div> <\/div><\/div><\/section>", "workBasedLearning": "<p>A range of work based learning opportunities are available, including internships, mentoring, and industry-linked projects.<\/p><p>Internships: candidates who have successfully confirmed their candidature and who are making satisfactory progress may apply to participate in an internship at least one month before they submit their thesis. Refer to the Graduate Research Candidature Policy and associated information.<\/p><p>Candidates will apply separately to participate in an internship through a process detailed on the Graduate Research School website.<\/p><p>For more information visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community\" rel=\"nofollow\">https:\/\/www.latrobe.edu.au\/researchers\/grs\/industry-community<\/a><\/p>", "handbookLinkHtml": "<a href=\"https:\/\/handbook.latrobe.edu.au\/courses\/2026\/EDMER\" target='_blank'>Bendigo<\/a>", "intendedLearningOutcomes": "<ul><li>Mastery of theoretical knowledge and ability to reflect critically on theory and its application<\/li><li>Ability to analyse and synthesise complex information, problems, concepts and theories and apply to established theories from different bodies of knowledge or practice<\/li><li>Ability to generate and assess complex ideas and concepts at an abstract level<\/li><li>Ability to design, use and evaluate research and research methods<\/li><li>Advanced communication and technical skills to present coherent arguments and disseminate research findings to specialist and non-specialist audiences<\/li><\/ul>", "careerOpportunities": "<p>This degree will allow you to pursue advanced research within academic research, higher education, or secure employment opportunities within research centres, government or the corporate world. 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