Master of Education (Research)

The Master of Education (Research) (MEd (Research)) degree focuses primarily on research in the area of Education. The aim of the program is to provide students with an advanced-level research training experience in (and make a contribution to the knowledge of) Education as well as offer a research track to doctoral level study in Education.

The MEd (Research) degree is designed for students who wish to:

• undertake a research degree, but not one the length and scale of a PhD, EdD or MPhil
• use this degree as a pathway into the PhD and EdD degree because they do not yet have an honours year of study or another degree that would permit them direct admission, or
• enrol in a higher degree that contains some coursework, but do not need or wish to undertake the amount required by the current MEd program

The University of Sydney is Australia's premier research University, and the Faculty of Education and Social Work is a world-class research centre in the humanities, human services and related fields.

The Faculty & University offer extensive financial and academic support to research students in the form of office space and equipment, a Postgraduate Student Research Scheme, access short courses on research skills and thesis production through the Learning Centre and access to a number of research methods courses. An extensive range of scholarships and prizes are also available to research students.

The MEd (Research) has two study options.

Option A - Thesis only (maximum of 25,000 words)

Option B - Coursework plus thesis (maximum of 20,000 words)

In option B, the admissions committee will recommend two of the following units of study to be included in the study program.

• EDPK 5003 - Developing a Research Project
• EDPJ 5022 - Research methods in Language Learning
• EDPK 5001 - Qualitative Research Methods
• EDPK 5002 - Quantitative Research Methods
• EDPK 6012 - Textual Data Analysis
• EDPK 5014 - Contemporary Perspectives in Social and Educational Research
• EDPK 5013 - Statistical Analysis in Educational Research
• EDPK 6016 - Advanced Statistical Analysis

With approval, candidates may replace one of these units with a different graduate level unit of study. All coursework must be completed in the first semester of study.

Coursework assessment will be based on 5000-6000 words written work for each unit of study.

Thesis examination will be by two examiners, neither of whom shall be the student's supervisor. One or both examiners may be from outside the University, but only one may be a University staff member.

In finding a supervisor, you are advised to contact a staff member who specialises

Our website provides a comprehensive list of the key research interests of our staff. You can also search our directory.

We also have some useful advice on constructing a research proposal, which you should consider before submitting your application.

To enter the program you must provide:

• a research proposal, plus
• at least four years' university study with a grade point average of at least 70% in the final year of study

If you've got a question about this degree program, please ask it via our feedback form, or contact the Division of Graduate Studies.

Local Students

No fees are necessary for local students undertaking a research degree.

International Students

International 2008 fees are AUD$19,440 p.a. (for a year of full time study - 48 credit points or equivalent).

Comprehensive information about international fees is available from the International Office.

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

Please note these fees may increase in subsequent years.