Master of Education (International Education)

This program is available only through distance mode.

All applicants (local and international) must apply directly to the Faculty of Education and Social Work.

The Master of Education (International Education) is an ideal course for those who are either working in the field or aspire to. Tackling issues such as the processes and outcomes of globalisation in education, internationalising institutions and systems and inter-cultural education, the course allows students a core of experience that is of use to planners, officials, NGO employees and those who work in country and/or for international organisations.

The opportunity to develop one or two small research Essays allows students flexibility to apply the insights gained over the course to a topic or area of their choice, through negotiations with an academic team member.

Please note that this course is delivered by distance mode and undertaking this degree program does not give international students the right to stay in Australia on a student visa.

Sydney University has the strongest collection of scholars in the field within Australia. All are actively engaged in the research of the issues they teach about. Staff of the program are listed below.

Masters Program (Master of Education (International Education))

The Master of Education (International Education) program requires a year (2 semesters) of full-time study (or 2 years/4 semesters of part-time study).

Students are required to choose 8 subjects in total,

• including 3 core units from the Core Units list below, and
• 3 elective units from the Elective Units list below, and
• two additional units of study from outside the program, but within the Faculty of Education and Social Work

Graduate Diploma Program (Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies (International Education))

(Please note that this program DOES NOT lead to a professional teaching qualification).

Students who are not eligible for entry into the Master of Education program, or who may wish to undertake a shorter period of study, may be able to enrol in the Graduate Diploma program.

Students are required to choose 6 subjects in total,

• including 3 core units from the Core Units list below, and
• 3 elective units from the Elective Units list below

Graduate Certificate Program (Graduate Certificate in Education (International Education))

(Please note that this program DOES NOT lead to a professional teaching qualification).

Students who are not eligible for entry into the Master of Education program or Graduate Diploma program, or who may wish to undertake a shorter period of study, may be able to enrol in the Graduate Certificate program.

Students are required to choose 4 subjects in total,

• including 3 core units from the Core Units list below, and
• 1 elective unit from the Elective Units list below

Core Units of Study in International Education

• EDPB 5002 - Globalisation and Education
• EDPB 5014 - Inter-cultural education: principles and strategies
• EDPB 6013 - Internationalisation of education

Elective Units in International Education

• EDPB 5016 - Global poverty, social policy and education
• EDPB 5017 - International policy trends in education
• EDPB 5018 - Investigating International Education
• EDPZ 6730 - Special Project I
• EDPZ 6731 - Special Project II

For a complete list of postgraduate units of study available within the Faculty of Education and Social Work, please consult the Postgraduate Handbook.

This unit of study is taught by distance mode, through the University's WebCT online learning system. For more information about WebCT, please visit the Flexible Online Learning website.

All enrolled students are sent a CD containing the course outline and all relevant course materials.

Assessment tasks are submitted via the WebCT system and are assessed online.

If you've got a question about this degree program, please ask it via this form or contact Associate Professor Anthony Welch.

Teaching staff in this program include:

• Associate Professor Anthony Welch
• Associate Professor Phillip Jones
• Dr Nigel Bagnall
• Dr Elizabeth Cassity
• Professor Wing-on Lee (from July 2005)

The Master of Education (International Education), combined with a record of excellence, equips graduates to proceed into higher research degrees. A number of pathways into higher research are available within the Faculty through Masters and Doctoral studies.

To apply for the Master of Education (International Education), you should hold an undergraduate degree from a recognised tertiary institution.

Local Students

Local 2008 fees are AUD$1,470 per unit of study.

Assistance with local fee payments may be available via the Australian Government. Please visit the website http://www.goingtouni.gov.au/ for more information.

International Students

International 2008 fees for the Masters program are AUD$19,440 p.a. (for a year of full time study - 48 credit points or equivalent). Fees are reduced proportionally for students undertaking the Gradate Diploma or Graduate Certificate.
Comprehensive information about international fees is available from the International Office.

Additional information for International applications is also available from this website.

The University’s tuition fees are reviewed annually and may be varied during the period of study. The exact tuition fee for your course may depend on the specific units of study in which you enrol.