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Early Childhood Education and Teaching (Early Childhood) Care Teaching (Primary) Education Teaching (Secondary) Educational Leadership Tertiary Teaching School Psychology 2 The University of Western Australia | study.uwa.edu.au Education 2020 Study Area Guide practise theirvalues, languages, beliefs andknowledge. Noongar peopleremain thespiritual andcultural custodians oftheirlandandcontinue to The University ofWestern Australia acknowledges thatitissituated onNoongar landandthat ACKNOWLEDGEMENT – Professor Dawn Freshwater, Vice-Chancellor “The University of Western Australia believes ambitions into reality.” into ambitions you on an exciting journey to turn your I welcome you to our community and invite in which we live, improving the lives of in preparing our graduates to the be needed toneeded succeed and transform the world others and the communities we serve. equip you with the multidisciplinary skills courses and unique course structure will change-makers in society. Our high-quality our Welcome to
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Why study at UWA? 4 Facilities 6 UWA student life 8 Taking you global 9 Graduate School of Education highlights 10 Choose your degree 11 Pathways to professional careers 12 Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 14 Master of Teaching (Primary) 16 Master of Teaching (Secondary) 18 Postgraduate courses in education 20 Master of Education 20 Master of Educational Leadership 21 Graduate Diploma in School Psychology 22
Doctor of Education 23 Education 2020 Study Area Guide Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care 24 Graduate Certificate in Studies 24 Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching 24 Master of Education - Thesis and Coursework 24 Master of Educational Leadership - Thesis and Coursework 24 Master of Studies 25 Additional entry requirements 25 How to apply for a postgraduate course 26 Scholarships 28 Postgraduate fees 29 Supporting you 30 Contact us 31 Course index 31 The University of Western Australia Western of University The
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3 Why study at UWA?
If you’re interested in pursuing a Experience more Connect with industry career that focuses on bringing about meaningful change to the than just study professionals world through teaching, UWA’s University life is about so much more We celebrate strong industry suite of education courses will than just study. We have more than 150 partnerships, offering you practical, real- provide you with the skills, clubs and societies you can join to take world experiences in addition to valuable hands-on training and pathways part in activities you already enjoy or get networking opportunities. Our network to the career of your choice. involved in something new. There are of industry placements also allows you events throughout the year, including to find uncredited placements, and for- Having been at the forefront of teacher O-Day Festival during orientation, food credit placements or practicums can be education for more than 100 years, fairs, regional trips, wellness sessions arranged as part of your degree. the Graduate School of Education and themed activity weeks. stands as one of the top ten schools of education in Australia (THE World Pursue postgraduate study University Rankings by Subject 2019). Notable UWA alumni Pursuing a higher degree is one of Be inspired to learn and inspire others In September 2011 the Hon. the best investments you can make to learn. Be part of the Graduate Dr Elizabeth Constable became in yourself. You’ll learn from experts School of Education tradition. Be the longest-serving female State in your field and make invaluable challenged by Australia’s highly Parliamentarian in WA, breaking the contacts before you graduate. rated researchers who are creating record set by Florence Cardell-Oliver, knowledge that informs education who served from February 1936 to April policy and practice. 1956. In November 2008, Elizabeth Global networks of was appointed Minister for Education, You’ll be taught at the top university Tourism and Women’s Interests knowledge and research in WA, where state-of-the-art in the Barnett ministry, thereby UWA’s world-class lecturers and facilities provide leading learning becoming the first independent to be researchers are equipped with the experiences. Our industry-recognised appointed as a Minister of the Crown in teaching technologies of tomorrow to courses will connect you to local and Western Australia. deliver a leading learning environment global communities, providing you for students. A strong focus on with the opportunity to take your Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education knowledge and research capacities career overseas. Take your degree global means you’ll be at the forefront of a rapidly evolving world and ready to As part of your learning experience at succeed in your career of choice. Courses UWA, you can undertake a semester or a year abroad. We have more than With more than 60 research institutes Set yourself apart with a UWA degree. 180 exchange agreements with tertiary and centres, UWA fosters links with local, Our education courses equip you with institutions all over the world. If you national and international industries the skills and knowledge to succeed in can’t commit to a full semester away and governments. The strength of our your career path. You will be taught by or want to build on your previous research output makes us appealing to world-class lecturers at UWA’s Graduate exchange experience, you can complete researchers of international standing, School of Education. an internship, practicum, short course many of whom head major research
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5 Facilities
UWA Perth campus UWA brings together heritage architecture and state-of-the-art teaching and research facilities to provide an ideal learning environment. As a student, you can enjoy a range of recreational amenities and modern facilities, including lecture theatres, tutorial spaces, laboratories and more, to ensure you feel inspired to pursue your personal interests and career goals while studying.
Barry J Marshall Library Eileen Joyce Studio As the only permanent reconstruction of the Fortune Playhouse in the world, the This library is UWA’s hub for science The Eileen Joyce Studio houses the New Fortune Theatre is the only place in students and researchers. Named after Conservatorium of Music’s early Australia – and one of only a few places the University’s Nobel Prize-winning keyboard collection, a range of worldwide – where you can experience professor, it has soundproofed study instruments spanning the history Elizabethan plays as they were intended rooms, multimedia suites and a of keyboard music and including to be performed. Performances take Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education café on site. clavichords, pipe and reed organs, a place during the day and members of celeste and a variety of harpsichords and the audience look across at each other Bayliss Building pianofortes. These instruments are part so they can see live emotions playing of an extensive collection of historic and out, not just the action on stage. The This five-storey building is a thriving ethnic musical instruments owned by space has also inspired new writing centre for world-class research and the Conservatorium of Music. and contemporary performances, teaching with advanced labs on including works by celebrated playwright every level. It’s the largest building on The window-lined studio is used for Dorothy Hewett. campus and features an impressive teaching and performances, and offers DNA double helix design. views of the Somerville Auditorium. Thespians aren’t the only performers to tread the boards of the New Fortune Callaway Music Auditorium New Fortune Theatre Theatre – it’s also home to UWA’s Callaway Music Auditorium is a famous peacocks and peahens. The New Fortune Theatre is a uniquely Come along on a quiet afternoon and purpose-built performance space with faithful reconstruction of London’s wonderful acoustics. you’ll see them perching around the Fortune Playhouse, which was built balustrades or calling from the stage. in 1600 as a rival to Shakespeare’s tudy.uwa.edu.au s The auditorium has raked seating Globe Theatre.
| that can be retracted in several Reid Library iterations allowing for bespoke Located in the heart of UWA’s Arts With more than a million books, performance set-ups. It can also building, the space has been a prime be fully retracted to accommodate UWA’s Reid Library is the largest research and teaching tool for the School academic library in Western Australia. full orchestral rehearsals. Built with of Humanities since it opened with a professional stage lighting, hydraulic Recent works doubled the number production of Hamlet in 1964, the year of of collaborative student spaces and baffles (allowing for different acoustic Shakespeare’s 400th birthday. treatments), two concert grand pianos improved the facilities, technology and (a Fazioli and an American Steinway) access available, as well as delivering a the Callaway auditorium offers a crisp brand new café. sound for the audience. The University of Western Australia
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7 UWA student life
Student Guild UWA Sport UWA also owns a group of student accommodation known as Crawley We have a vibrant student life with social Immerse yourself in the opportunities Village. This includes residential activities on campus organised by the available to you through sport and make houses, units and studio apartments UWA Student Guild, the representative your time at university unforgettable. that are available to rent. student organisation. Become a Fitness Centre member and: accommodation.uwa.edu.au The UWA Student Guild has a reputation • Get access to more than 60 group for being one of the most active in fitness classes a week, state-of-the-art Australia and provides the following equipment, multiple training zones, benefits for students: qualified instructors and free tickets to The Cultural Precinct Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education our popular masterclasses. The Cultural Precinct is UWA’s cultural • extra support for academic, financial • Kickstart your day with a run on the hub, supporting the music, theatre, or welfare matters affecting study treadmills, or take time out with a dance, literature and exhibition • discounts on campus, at shops, lunchtime yoga class. programs on campus. It also supports and for activities and services • Practise your skills in squash, basketball, broader arts and cultural events that around Perth or tennis on one of our many courts. take place throughout the year, including • countless events including festivals, • Join our interfaculty, intercollege or collaborating with the Perth Festival. workshops, end-of-semester parties, social competitions, or represent one of networking opportunities, and the our 27 sport clubs. culturalprecinct.uwa.edu.au Guild Ball (formal dance) – not to • Sign up for our Recreate Short Courses. mention more than 150 clubs and With everything from salsa to surfing, societies for you to join. trips to Rottnest and self-defence classes, there really is something for Volunteering uwastudentguild.com everyone. The Guild Volunteering office helps students find their ideal volunteering sport.uwa.edu.au role. Many opportunities will be added tudy.uwa.edu.au s The Guild Village to your degree transcript and you can
| choose from a range of fields. The Guild Village is a hive of activity Accommodation and houses shops, food outlets, a medical centre, bank ATMs and other Enjoy the ultimate student experience Check out what current students useful student amenities. A regular and live only a few minutes away from get up to: marketplace is held every week and is campus. the place to buy inexpensive, locally UWAstudents made clothes, jewellery and more. UWA’s five residential colleges are located uwastudents directly opposite the University. universitywa uwastudents The University of Western Australia
8 Do you love to travel? As a UWA student you have the opportunity to discover new cities and experience other cultures with the UWA Taking you Student Exchange Program. You can study at one of our partner universities across Asia, Europe or North or South America for one or global two semesters while continuing to gain credit towards your degree. study.uwa.edu.au/global Education 2020 Study Area Guide The University of Western Australia Western of University The
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9 Graduate School of Education highlights
Research puts mental The Art of Teaching Early Childhood industry health in the spotlight Science booming Research into school students’ mental UWA Professor of Science Education, With growing numbers of children health led by three UWA Graduate Vaille Dawson, is the co-editor of a in early childhood care and new School of Education academics comprehensive guide to the teaching qualification requirements for early attracted national media attention in of secondary school science, The Art years centres, demand for qualified early May 2019. of Teaching Science. The third edition, childhood educators is on the rise. recently published by Allen & Unwin They found that high school students Book Publishers, also features a chapter UWA offers courses that help both with a mental disorder were absent by Graduate School of Education aspiring and existing teachers to more than twice as much as other lecturer Dr Gemma Scarparolo. access employment opportunities in students. this field.
“While absences from school are just The Master of Teaching (Early one aspect of the impact poor mental Childhood) is designed for bachelor’s health can have on students, these degree graduates to enter the findings highlight the substantial teaching profession. impact that mental health disorders have on schooling. The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care To date, school attendance strategies is designed for qualified primary have focused on identifying truancy teachers to add an early childhood
Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education and school refusal behaviour. specialisation to their skillset. Expanding this focus to also consider the impact that anxiety Recognising student and depressive disorders can have on attendance and participation in achievements schooling is warranted.” Keep up to date with The annual Graduate School of the latest news from Associate Professor David Lawrence Education prize ceremony brings together students, staff, supporters and the Graduate School of representatives from the education industry to celebrate outstanding Education achievements, with more than 30 prizes @UWAeducation
and scholarships presented.
Teaching teachers “I truly believe that an effective, dedicated, knowledgeable, passionate and caring teacher
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learning in their students, and what a wonderful She holds a Bachelor of Education (Primary), Master gift to give someone! of Education and PhD as well as a Mini Certificate of Gifted Education, and has taught across primary, One of the most satisfying aspects of my role secondary and tertiary contexts in WA. at UWA is the opportunity and privilege to mentor students and be a part of their journey She teaches in several units of the Master of to becoming a teacher. I really enjoy getting Teaching and conducts research on inclusive to know my students over the course of their education and inclusive teacher practices that cater degree and maintaining contact after they for diversity (differentiation, gifted education and have graduated when they share their stories, student voice). successes and challenges.” The University of Western Australia
10 Choose your degree Education 2020 Study Area Guide
We offer a range of options for postgraduate Research degrees study. From professional and coursework Students keen to contribute knowledge and develop important skills or explore an area of personal interest degrees to independent research, you’ll find a may consider a research degree. These involve a project style of learning to match your needs. of supervised but independent enquiry at an advanced level, resulting in the submission of a research thesis (or equivalent) which is examined by experts in the field. Postgraduate professional degrees A postgraduate professional degree is a master’s or Research degrees include: doctorate-level course, taken upon completion of a • Master’s by thesis and coursework bachelor’s degree (or equivalent). Upon successful • Master of Philosophy (MPhil) completion, it qualifies you to enter your chosen profession. • Professional doctorates • Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) • Master of Research Coursework degrees Our postgraduate coursework degrees help you The University of Western Australia Western of University The develop a thorough understanding of an area of study, diversify your educational background or obtain specific More information vocational training. Postgraduate applications Coursework degrees include: For information on application closing dates and how • Graduate certificates to lodge your application for postgraduate study, • Graduate diplomas visit study.uwa.edu.au/postgraduate. • Master’s by coursework • Master’s by coursework and dissertation • Clinical doctorates Higher degrees by research Professional doctorates • For application forms visit study.uwa.edu.au/apply. |
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A postgraduate professional degree is a Graduate pathways master’s or doctorate-level course taken You can also enter a Master of Teaching using the graduate, upon completion of a bachelor’s degree or standard, pathway. This involves entering your flexible (or equivalent) that qualifies you to enter three-year undergraduate degree (ATAR of 80 required), achieving high grades, sitting the relevant tests and interview a profession. component, and then applying for your postgraduate degree at the end of the last year of your bachelor’s degree. There are two pathways to choose from. study.uwa.edu.au/professional-pathways Direct pathways If you already have a professional career in mind, our Direct Pathways combine your undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, providing you with a clearer direction to your career of choice. Get job-ready Direct Pathways in Education include: At UWA you’ll gain valuable practical experience in partner schools and work with lecturers who integrate • Master of Teaching (Secondary) – Minimum 92 ATAR theory and practice across various areas. Through • Master of Teaching (Primary) – Minimum 92 ATAR placements in schools, students experience teaching • Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) – Minimum 92 ATAR classes and complete their studies job-ready.
A Direct Pathway gives you an assured place in one of our postgraduate professional courses and, in some cases, Esteemed reputation UWA ranked within the world’s top 75 universities reduces the length of your postgraduate course. for Education in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject 2019. Some Direct Pathways require a higher ATAR than our bachelor’s degrees in Arts, Biomedical Science, Commerce and Science. To study one of our Direct Pathways, you’ll need to meet the ATAR for the specific pathway and apply through TISC using its unique code. You will also need to continue to meet any ongoing requirements of the Direct Pathway for your course. Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education study.uwa.edu.au/direct-pathways
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Two degrees. Unlimited opportunities.
Prepare yourself for a rewarding career in Then, enrol in a Master of Teaching to gain a qualification that education at UWA. enables you to teach in Australia and beyond. At UWA, you can complete a Master of Teaching in three Our teaching pathway with an accelerated master’s degree quarters of the standard time with our accelerated option.* option allows you to graduate with two degrees, ready to enter the teaching profession, in as little as 4.5 years. The combination of a bachelor’s and a master’s degree will ensure you have the specialist knowledge and skills to excel First, complete a bachelor’s degree in which you can pursue as a teacher, as well as the flexibility to explore other career your passions and develop deep expertise in your chosen options in your field. areas relevant to teaching. The University of Western Australia Western of University The Graduate with two UWA YEARS YEARS 3 1.5 degrees in just 4.5 years (with accelerated bachelor’s degree Master of Teaching in your chosen field degree (accelerated)* and enjoy more flexible master’s degree) career options
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DURATION INTAKE LOCATION COURSE CODE FULL-TIME SEMESTER 1, 1.5-2* OR PART-TIME 31520 SEMESTER 2 YEARS PERTH FULL-TIME Postgraduate Professional Courses
Qualify as an early childhood opportunity to practise your teaching You are required to supply a personal skills in authentic settings throughout statement with your application that educator and teach children the course and in professional practice addresses why you wish to pursue a from birth through to Year 2. placements. In the final semester, you career in teaching. See page 25 for Early childhood educators play will reflect on and refine your teaching more details. a critical and foundational role skills by conducting targeted teaching interventions with a strong focus on Career opportunities in preparing young children literacy, language or numeracy. for lifelong learning and There is high demand for qualified early childhood specialists in this participation in society. The course can be studied in an accelerated way that allows it to be critical field. The Master of Teaching completed in 18 months. (Early Childhood) qualifies you to work Early childhood educators are pivotal in government and non-government
Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education in creating safe learning environments schools, both in Australia and for holistic child development, Admission requirements internationally, as well as in a range of nurturing creative and curious instincts To be considered for admission to this other early childhood settings such as and fostering positive attitudes to course an applicant must have: childcare centres. learning and problem solving. The (a) (i) a bachelor’s degree, or an course focuses on the education equivalent qualification, as Course structure and preparation of early childhood recognised by UWA; and educators with importance placed (ii) the equivalent of a UWA Core on the interface between play-based weighted average mark of at Take all units: learning and intentional teaching. least 60 per cent; and • Perspectives in Aboriginal It’s informed by comprehensive and (iii) at least one year of the Education
contemporary understandings of bachelor’s degree relevant to • Children, Development childhood development and learning, one or more learning areas and Pedagogy with a special emphasis on the skills in the Early Childhood or • Professional Practice B children need to develop literacy and Primary school curriculum for • Interventions for Learning numeracy. You’ll be introduced to the applicants who wish to major • Professional Practice A breadth of learning required of early in Early Childhood or Primary Technologies in the Curriculum tudy.uwa.edu.au • s childhood educators including science, Teaching respectively. • Advanced Curriculum, Pedagogy
| the humanities and social science, (b) Applicants who have a bachelor’s and Assessment collaboration with parents and degree in education, or an community, the arts, and health and equivalent qualification, as physical education. You’ll also have the recognised by UWA, are not eligible for admission. (c) Before admission, international students must obtain a criminal record check from their country of origin or recent residence. The University of Western Australia
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COURSE ACCREDITATION WITH AUSTRALIAN CHILDREN’S EDUCATION AND CARE QUALITY AUTHORITY (ACECQA)
Early Childhood specialisation Education 2020 Study Area Guide Take all units: “I chose to study a Master of Teaching (Early • Integrated Studies: the Humanities and Social Sciences Childhood) because I really like children and I • Teaching Mathematics in the Early Years am keen to get to know Australia’s education • Social Interaction and the Developing Child system. My favourite thing about the course is • Language and Literacy in Early Childhood • Developing and Managing the Infant and Early Childhood the amazing teachers! They are so passionate, Learning Environment caring and supportive. I also enjoy group • Integrated Studies: Science work, because we have such a small group • The Artistic and Expressive Child and I’ve become really close with my peers. • Physical Development, Movement and Health UWA is such a beautiful university and the Accreditation academic achievements are incredible. I love The Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) is accredited by the area so I moved to Nedlands, and I am the Australian Children’s Education, Care Quality Authority (ACECQA) and the Teacher Registration Board of Western now studying and enjoying the environment – Australia (TRBWA). and the people are so friendly.”
Further study options Lisa Zhang With research experience and experience in the field, the Master of Education (Coursework) could be an area
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DURATION INTAKE LOCATION COURSE CODE FULL-TIME SEMESTER 1, 1.5-2* OR PART-TIME 31520 SEMESTER 2 YEARS PERTH FULL-TIME Postgraduate Professional Courses
Become a professional in semester, you’ll reflect on and refine You are required to submit a your teaching skills by conducting satisfactory personal statement that primary teaching and make targeted teaching interventions with addresses several non-academic a real difference. Primary a strong focus in language, literacy criteria (using the template available teachers play a critical role in or numeracy. on our website) with your application. preparing students for lifelong See page 25 for more details. The course can be studied in an learning. UWA offers a two-year accelerated offering that allows Career opportunities Master of Teaching course that students to complete it in 18 months. There is high demand for qualified enables graduates to qualify primary school specialists in this as primary school teachers Admission requirements critical field. The Master of Teaching and fill this crucial role in To be considered for admission to this (Primary) qualifies you to teach in Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education course an applicant must have: primary schools. our communities. (a) (i) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent qualification, Course structure The course focuses on the education as recognised by UWA; and and preparation of primary school (ii) the equivalent of a UWA Core educators (Years 1–6). It’s informed weighted average mark of at Take all units: by comprehensive and contemporary least 60 per cent; and • Perspectives in Aboriginal understandings of childhood (iii) at least one year of the Education development and learning. A range bachelor’s degree relevant to • Children, Development and of critical teacher competencies will one or more learning areas Pedagogy be established and extended with in the Early Childhood or • Professional Practice B
special emphasis on the skills children Primary school curriculum for • Interventions for Learning need in literacy and numeracy. You’ll applicants who wish to major • Professional Practice A be introduced to the breadth of in Early Childhood or Primary • Technologies in the Curriculum learning required of primary children Teaching respectively. • Advanced Curriculum, Pedagogy including science, the humanities and (b) Applicants who have a bachelor’s and Assessment social science, the arts, and health degree in education, or an tudy.uwa.edu.au Primary teaching specialisation s and physical education. You’ll also equivalent qualification, as
| Take all units: learn how to plan engaging learning recognised by UWA, are not eligible • Integrated Studies: the Humanities programs using a range of resources for admission. and Social Sciences and new technologies. There will be an (c) Before admission, international • Teaching Mathematics in the opportunity to practise your teaching students must obtain a criminal Early Years skills in authentic settings throughout record check from their country of • Language and Literacy in Early the course and in professional origin or recent residence. Childhood practice placements. In the final The University of Western Australia
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• Teaching Mathematics in Middle and Upper Primary Education 2020 Study Area Guide • Integrated Studies: Science “I chose to enrol in the Master of Teaching • Literacy Across the Curriculum (Primary) course because through my • The Artistic and Expressive Child undergraduate degree in sport science • Physical Development, Movement and Health I was able to get experience teaching at Accreditation schools and found it to be an enjoyable The Master of Teaching (Primary) is accredited by the and rewarding career pathway. The thing I Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). have enjoyed most about my course is my Graduates are eligible to register with TRBWA and this practicum placements, where I have been entitles them to be legally employed as a teacher in a able to go out and put what I have learnt Western Australian school. into action in a classroom. This has provided Further study options me with many enjoyable experiences and With research experience and experience in the field, the has further developed my skills as an Master of Education (Coursework) could be an area for educational practitioner. further study. Refer to page 20 or study.uwa.edu.au. My favourite aspect of studying at UWA is that study.uwa.edu.au/m/teaching-primary everyone is so friendly and ready to help. The facilities are brilliant and you have everything you need in your studies. The University of Western Australia Western of University The I hope to finish my course and progress onto becoming a successful primary school teacher who impacts many of his students.”
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DURATION INTAKE LOCATION COURSE CODE FULL-TIME SEMESTER 1, 1.5-2* OR PART-TIME 32550 SEMESTER 2 YEARS PERTH FULL-TIME Postgraduate Professional Courses
This course prepares university Admission requirements Course structure graduates for a rewarding To be considered for admission to this Core course an applicant must have: career in teaching. Take all units: (a) (i) a bachelor’s degree, or an • Literacy and Numeracy Across equivalent qualification, This course aims to graduate highly the Curriculum as recognised by UWA; and skilled professionals who have the key • Perspectives in Aboriginal (ii) a major relevant to secondary practical skills required for effective Education teaching curriculum majors secondary teaching, informed by • Development, Teaching and offered by UWA; and current theory and research. Learning: Theory and Practice (iii) the equivalent of a UWA • Professional Practice A Secondary weighted average mark of at Candidates must have a degree with • Professional Practice B Secondary least 60 per cent. a major in the subject that they want • Differentiating the Curriculum Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education (b) Applicants who have a bachelor’s to teach and which can be found in • Interventions for Learning in degree in education, or an the school curriculum. As there is a Years 7–12 equivalent qualification, as severe shortage of secondary English, • Teaching Contexts recognised by UWA, are not eligible Mathematics and Physics teachers • Embedding ICTs Across the for admission. in Australian schools, we particularly Curriculum (c) Before admission, international encourage students with qualifications students must obtain a criminal in those areas to consider a career in record check from their country of Options teaching. All students who enter the origin or recent residence. You will also take curriculum units for course will be required to meet the your chosen major, minor and/or area standard of a National Literacy and You are required to supply a personal of interest, plus electives. Numeracy Test in order to graduate.
statement with your application that addresses why you wish to pursue a Curriculum units are available in: The course can be studied in an career in teaching. • Art accelerated offering allowing students • Career Development to complete the course in 18 months. See page 25 for more details. • English • Health and Physical Education tudy.uwa.edu.au s • Humanities and Social Sciences
| Career opportunities • Information and Communication There is high demand for qualified Technology secondary teachers. As a graduate of • Languages Other Than English this course, you’ll be able to work in • Mathematics government and independent schools, • Music both nationally and internationally. • Science • Special Education
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Accreditation Education 2020 Study Area Guide “The highlights of this course were the fantastic The Master of Teaching (Secondary) is accredited by the Teacher Registration Board of Western Australia (TRBWA). in-school practicums and the quality of Graduates are eligible to register with TRBWA and this lecturers provided by the Graduate School of entitles them to be legally employed as a teacher in a Education. This allowed me to feel supported Western Australian school. whilst out in schools and during my studies. Further study options I was also very privileged to be a recipient of the Christchurch Grammar Initial Teacher With research experience and experience in the field, the Master of Education (Coursework) could be an area Education Scholarship which afforded me the for further study. Refer to page 20 or study.uwa.edu.au. opportunity to spend additional practicum time in schools learning from passionate and study.uwa.edu.au/m/teaching-secondary motivated educators. I am currently working as Humanities and Social Sciences teacher at a private girls’ school and I absolutely love my job. Teaching is such a varied profession and no day is ever the same.
I believe studying the Master of Teaching at Australia Western of University The UWA prepared me very well for my career as I was able to gain theoretical background knowledge and practical experience in teaching prior to entering the workforce. This made me feel confident when entering the classroom on my own as a qualified teacher.”
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19 Master of Education (Coursework and Dissertation)
DURATION LOCATION COURSE CODE INTAKE SEMESTER 1, FULL-TIME 30580 OR PART-TIME 1 PERTH & SEMESTER 2 YEAR SINGAPORE Postgraduate Courses in Education
Gain an advanced Admission requirements “I chose the Master of understanding of the field To be considered for admission to this Education to enhance my of education, including course an applicant must have: (a) (i) bachelor’s degree, or an skills in the ever-changing research-based learning and equivalent qualification, world of education. It allows intellectual scholarship in as recognised by UWA; and me to keep up with current education. (ii) a relevant postgraduate degree requiring at least one research and learn practical This course is designed for year of full-time study, or an strategies to implement in professionals in education who wish equivalent qualification, as my classroom. I can transfer to expand their expertise and career recognised by UWA; and knowledge I have obtained possibilities. This course will introduce (iii) at least two years of relevant Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education to further my teaching you to theory as well as national and full-time professional international educational practices. experience or evidence and leadership capability You’ll have the opportunity to connect of adequate research at my school. these considerations with your own preparation, as recognised experiences. Through disciplined by UWA. UWA has a world-famous dialogue and the sharing of ideas reputation for providing a and information, you’ll broaden For alternative entry options visit your knowledge, improve your skills study.uwa.edu.au/courses/ comprehensive and well- and develop your professional master-of-education#admission- rounded education. UWA’s agency. The course also presents requirements. Master of Education course an opportunity to select an area is interesting and the units of specialisation. In addition, a Career opportunities are engaging and relevant. research component (comprising This course will pave the way for you to at least 25 per cent of your studies) move into various leadership positions I also like the fact that you provides an opportunity to develop within schools as well as in other can select some of your own research skills as a basis for further educational organisations. units of interest if the current tudy.uwa.edu.au professional enquiry. The course s
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20 Master of Educational Leadership (Coursework and Dissertation) Education in Courses Postgraduate
DURATION COURSE CODE INTAKE LOCATION SEMESTER 1, FULL-TIME 30520 OR PART-TIME 1 SEMESTER 2 YEAR PERTH
Gain a sharper understanding evidence of adequate research Education 2020 Study Area Guide preparation, as recognised by “I decided I wanted to become of contemporary educational UWA; or a school principal but knew leadership and an enhanced (c) (i) a degree requiring at least four I required my Master of sense of agency as a leader. years of full-time study; and (ii) at least two years of relevant full- Educational Leadership This course is aimed at educators who are time professional experience; and to have the best chance. either current or aspiring leaders in their (iii) evidence of adequate research I contacted UWA and the organisations. You are introduced to theory preparation, as recognised by course coordinator was in national and international educational UWA; or practices, and encouraged to connect these (d) a graduate diploma that articulates most helpful and said it was considerations with your own experiences with the Master of Educational possible to complete but it through the sharing of ideas and information. Leadership. would be hard work given I The course provides comprehensive had a full-time leadership job preparation in conceptualising, conducting Career opportunities as Head of Senior School at and reporting research, especially as applied This course will pave the way for you to to the substantive area of educational move into various leadership positions PLC, Perth. However, anything leadership. within schools, such as Associate is possible when you put your Principal or Principal. mind to it and the lectures Admission requirements were very stimulating and I To be considered for admission to this Course structure met wonderful leaders from course an applicant must have: Core (a) (i) a bachelor’s degree, or an other schools. Australia Western of University The equivalent qualification, as Take all units: recognised by UWA; and • Human Resource Development in Within the same year, I (ii) a relevant postgraduate degree Education applied for principal roles requiring at least one year of • Leadership for Learning and was lucky enough to be • Master’s Dissertation full-time study, or an equivalent appointed the Principal at qualification, as recognised by • Approaches to Research UWA; and • Education Policy Trends: Global to Local Geraldton Grammar School. (iii) at least two years of relevant I am convinced studying For additional course structure details, visit full-time professional experience at UWA and having such or evidence of adequate research handbooks.uwa.edu.au. supportive lecturers has |
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21 Graduate Diploma in School Psychology
DURATION LOCATION COURSE CODE INTAKE FULL-TIME 30360 SEMESTER 1 OR PART-TIME 1 YEAR PERTH Postgraduate Courses in Education
Become a school psychologist This course consists of eight Admission requirements compulsory units: with the Graduate Diploma To be considered for admission to this Development, Teaching and in School Psychology. This • course an applicant must have: Learning: Theory and Practice (a) a qualification in psychology, pre-service course is intended • Learning Difficulties as accredited by the Australian to prepare psychology • School Psychology I Health Practitioner Regulation Agency, comprising: graduates for employment as • School Psychology II (i) a first or upper second class School Psychology Professional school psychologists within • honours; or the government and non- Practice I (ii) a four-year Bachelor of government sectors. • School Psychology Professional Psychology; or Practice II (iii) a Graduate Diploma in Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education The course will expose students • Special Education Curriculum I Psychology, or an equivalent qualification, as recognised to a range of relevant theories, • Understanding and Managing by UWA; and processes and practices appropriate Disruptive Behaviour Disorders for the provision of psychological (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted services to schools, teachers and average mark of at least 70 Applicants should note that this is not students. This course introduces per cent in their fourth year an APAC-accredited course and that students to psychological and of psychology study. the four-year pathway to becoming a educational assessment, counselling, psychologist will cease in mid-2020. and clinical issues that address an Applicants must be eligible for It is strongly recommended that understanding of many childhood registration as a psychologist those wishing to become a school disorders and difficulties. At the at application. psychologist do so through a five-year conclusion of the course, you’ll be accredited course. able to demonstrate competency in study.uwa.edu.au/gd/schoolpsych psychological assessment, counselling and behaviour management as well as understanding the management
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22 Doctor of Education Education in Courses Postgraduate
DURATION LOCATION COURSE CODE INTAKE FULL-TIME 30810 SEMESTER 1 OR PART-TIME 3 PERTH & YEARS SINGAPORE
This professional doctorate Admission requirements Education 2020 Study Area Guide “My supervisors are program is designed To be considered for admission to this the experts in my field. for research-orientated course an applicant must have: They provide me with individuals, working in (a) (i) a bachelor’s degree of this University in a relevant field clear direction and educational roles, who seek with first or upper second guidance as well as the to make a contribution to class honours, or equivalent as professional support I knowledge in the context of recognised by the Faculty; or (ii) a master’s degree of this need with my thesis.” professional practice. University in a relevant field with an average of at least Esti Andriani, EdD graduate Participants will develop substantial 70 per cent, and adequate content knowledge in cognate areas research preparation as related to the kinds of career positions prescribed in University Policy, and pathways that they might pursue, or equivalent as recognised by along with substantial knowledge the Faculty; and of research principles and methods (b) the equivalent of at least two years’ applicable to the field of learning. full-time professional educational You’ll demonstrate intellectual experience. discipline to think critically, evaluate (c) A student who has completed existing knowledge and ideas, the Master of Education Research undertake systematic investigation, Methods with an average mark and reflect on theory and practice to of 65 per cent and with a mark of Australia Western of University The contribute to professional knowledge at least 65 per cent in EDUC9973 and practice. Research studies Research Paradigms: Doctoral conducted for the EdD can make a Project Report is permitted contribution to policy, management to proceed to the Doctoral and professional practice in education. Thesis unit. There is only one intake of students at the start of the year. This course is also available to be studied offshore in Singapore, subject to obtaining a cohort.
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23 Graduate Certificate Graduate Certificate Master of Educational in Early Childhood in Tertiary Teaching Leadership – Thesis Education and Care study.uwa.edu.au/gc/tertiary-teaching and Coursework
study.uwa.edu.au/d/early-child-edu-care Course code: 30250 study.uwa.edu.au/mr/education-leadership Course intake: Semester 1, Semester 2 (mid-year Course code: 32330 intake, part-time only) Course code: 31650 Course intake: Semester 2 Study options: Part-time only Course intake: Semester 1, Semester 2 Study options: Part-time Course duration: 1 year Study options: Full-time and Part-time Course duration: 1 year Course location: Perth Course duration: 1.5 years Course location: Perth Course location: Perth COURSE DESCRIPTION: COURSE DESCRIPTION: COURSE DESCRIPTION: Advance your career in tertiary education. The Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Responding to national and international trends This course is suited to educators (government Education and Care consists of three academic in quality teaching, this course has been designed and non-government schools, universities and units and a practical placement in a partner to assist tertiary educators working in higher TAFE) who are leading or aspiring to be leaders in preschool where children are aged 0–6 years. education with their teaching and mentoring their organisations. The course builds on your existing experience skills. Units are taught by internationally as a primary teacher to cultivate skills that recognised educators and are designed to equip The course introduces participants to theory as contribute to quality environments for children‘s you with the necessary skills to maximise your well as national and international educational learning and development. Once complete, students’ learning. practices. Participants can then connect these you will be officially qualified to teach in considerations with their own experiences and, Early Childhood Education and Care settings. Admission requirements: through dialogue and the sharing of ideas and Early childhood educators play a critical and To be considered for admission to this course an information, broaden their knowledge and
Postgraduate Courses in Education foundational role in preparing young children applicant must have: enhance their capabilities. for lifelong learning and participation in society. (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent They are pivotal in creating safe learning qualification, as recognised by UWA; and The course also provides participants with environments for holistic child development, (b) current employment in tertiary teaching. comprehensive preparation in conceptualising, nurturing creative and curious instincts and conducting and reporting research, especially fostering positive attitudes to learning and as applied to the substantive area of problem solving. Master of Education – educational leadership. Admission requirements: Admission requirements: To be considered for admission to this course an Thesis and Coursework (a) applicant must have: (i) a bachelor’s degree of this University; (a) a bachelor degree in Primary Education, or study.uwa.edu.au/m/education and a postgraduate course in education an equivalent qualification, as recognised requiring at least one year of full- by UWA; and Course Code: 31700 time study; and (b) the equivalent of a UWA weighted average Starting dates: Semester 1, Semester 2 (ii) either two years’ full-time relevant mark of at least 60 percent. Study options: Full-time and Part-time professional experience or adequate Course duration: 1.5 years research preparation demonstrated to the Location: Perth satisfaction of the Faculty; or (b) Graduate Certificate COURSE DESCRIPTION: (i) the Bachelor of Education of this University; and This course is suited to leaders and professionals (ii) either two years’ full-time relevant
Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education in Studies in education, health, justice, government professional experience or adequate study.uwa.edu.au/gc/studies administration and management who want to research preparation demonstrated to the undertake postgraduate study. satisfaction of the Faculty. Course code: 00200 Course intake: Semester 1, Semester 2 This course introduces participants to theory as For additional entry requirements refer to Study options: Full-time and Part-time well as national and international educational study.uwa.edu.au/courses/master- Course duration: 0.5 years practices that can be linked with their own of-educational-leadership--thesis-- Course location: Perth experiences and, through dialogue and the coursework#admission-requirements sharing of ideas, enhance their knowledge COURSE DESCRIPTION: and skills. It also provides participants with comprehensive preparation in conceptualising, Designed for graduates wishing to pursue their conducting and reporting research in education. diverse personal, academic and/or professional Participants are encouraged to pursue interests through postgraduate study, this coursework and research in their own particular articulates with the Master of Studies and allows area of interest.
students to complete four units (24 points) at postgraduate level from any discipline. It is an The delivery arrangements for this research- opportunity to study different areas of personal based course are flexible and are aligned with or professional interest before you consider a the needs of those in full-time professional or Master of Studies. management careers.
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24 Master of Studies Additional entry study.uwa.edu.au/m/studies requirements Course code: 00500 Course intake: Semester 1, Semester 2 Study options: Full-time and Part-time Course duration: 1.5-2 years Course location: Perth
Master of Teaching Education in Courses Postgraduate COURSE DESCRIPTION: (1) To be considered for admission to this course an Create your own course with the Master of Studies. applicant must have: This course is designed for graduates who have interdisciplinary personal, academic and/or (a) a bachelor's degree, or an equivalent qualification, as professional interests and who want to pursue recognised by UWA; and those interests through postgraduate study. The course provides you with the opportunity (b) a major relevant to secondary teaching curriculum to select a unique combination of postgraduate units to achieve your academic, professional majors offered by UWA; and and/or personal goals. You are able to enrol (c) at least one year of the bachelor’s degree relevant to in a broad range of postgraduate units offered by different schools and faculties across the one or more learning areas in the Early Childhood or University, dependant on your previous study and Primary curriculum for applicants who wish to major professional experience. After completing four units (24 points) across the disciplines, you then in Early Childhood or Primary Teaching respectively. nominate an area in which you would like to gain a depth of knowledge, in which you take a minimum (2) Applicants who have an Australian teaching qualification of four units (24 points). These may include a or equivalent as recognised by UWA are not normally substantial research-based project, capstone experience and/or piece of scholarship. eligible for admission. Education 2020 Study Area Guide Admission requirements: (3) Before admission, international students must obtain To be considered for admission to this course an a criminal record check from their country of origin or applicant must have: (a) a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent recent residence. qualification, as recognised by UWA. Ranking and selection Where relevant, admission will be awarded to the highest ranked applicants or applicants selected based on: (a) a satisfactory personal statement, as recognised by UWA; and (b) an interview when requested; and (c) applicants undertaking the Music major may be required to do an audition.
Personal statement To apply for this course, you will need to write a personal statement demonstrating that you have the necessary personal characteristics to become a successful educator. Download the template here: The University of Western Australia Western of University The study.uwa.edu.au/courses/master-of-teaching- secondary#admission-requirements.
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Applicants are expected to have completed an undergraduate degree at an approved university and undertaken adequate preparation for the degree for which they are applying.
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Faculty of Arts, Business, Law Discuss your resources: Find out what Education 2020 Study Area Guide and Education resources are available to you as a [email protected] postgraduate research student, as these vary depending on the school in which you enrol. Read the profiles of research leaders who may be potential supervisors at Be informed: There is useful information online research.uwa.edu.au/fellows. for future research students, including how to prepare a research proposal. Prepare your research proposal: Prepare Visit study.uwa.edu.au/research/becoming- a brief outline (maximum 250 words) of your a-research-student. proposed area of study to discuss with a prospective supervisor.
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27 Scholarships
UWA is proud to offer a range of scholarships How to apply and prizes annually to support students Scholarships that are open for application may be accessed from all walks of life. The University has a through our online application portal. You can apply for long tradition of recognising and rewarding as many scholarships as you wish. If your application is excellence within our community. successful, you may only hold one scholarship at a time, dependent on the scholarship conditions at the time of application and award. We have scholarships under the following categories: To access up-to-date information on our full range of • Prestigious scholarships scholarships, visit scholarships.uwa.edu.au/futurestudents • Academic excellence scholarships or get in touch through askUWA. • Sporting excellence scholarships • Residential scholarships • Regional and remote scholarships Scholarships in Education • Equity scholarships Scholarships available to assist students pursuing a Master of • Indigenous Australian and Torres Strait Islander Teaching include the: scholarships • All Saints College Scholarship ($5000 to assist and encourage Eligibility to apply high-achieving students to pursue a Master of Teaching) Eligibility varies depending on the scholarship being sought, • Amy Beatrice Hodgson Memorial Scholarship ($2500 to but our range of scholarships provides numerous opportunities encourage and assist an eligible applicant to commence a to apply. Take a look at the conditions of the scholarship you Master of Teaching and to undertake a regional or remote intend to apply for to view your eligibility. placement)
• CTW Dr June Jones Masters Scholarship in Education ($5000 to encourage and assist a meritorious female student who is experiencing educational disadvantage to undertake Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education a Master of Teaching)
These are just some examples. Search the full range of scholarships online.
Prizes In recognition of outstanding academic achievement, UWA awards prizes annually. These prizes are offered by the different areas of the University and are presented to recipients
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28 Postgraduate fees
Fees for postgraduate study are determined by the nature of the course in which you enrol. Different types of degrees are classified under different types of fee structures or loan schemes.
Coursework degrees Australian Government Student Services and Postgraduate fee-paying Research Training Program Amenities Fee (SSAF) places (PF-P) (RTP) for research degrees The compulsory Student Services A postgraduate degree is classified A postgraduate degree is classified as and Amenities Fee is payable by all as coursework when the dissertation a Higher Degree by Research (HDR) if students enrolled at UWA. Income from component, if any, is less than two- the research component is at least two- this fee funds the development and thirds of the total course. Tuition fees thirds of the course. At UWA, Australian provision of educational, recreational, are applicable to a large number of citizens and permanent residents, and social and sporting facilities and postgraduate coursework programs, New Zealand citizens, are exempt from activities for the direct benefit of and places in these courses are known paying tuition fees for HDRs under the all UWA students. Research degree as postgraduate fee-paying places. Research Training Program (RTP). The candidates who have been approved A deferred payment loan scheme RTP is a dedicated pool of funding to undertake their research overseas called FEE-HELP is available under provided by the Australian Government may apply to have their fee waived. the Australian Government’s Higher Education 2020 Study Area Guide to support students undertaking Applications are made directly to Education Loan Program. FEE-HELP research doctorate and master’s by the Graduate Research School. For assists eligible students who enrol in research degrees. Domestic RTP Fees more information about the SSAF visit postgraduate fee-paying courses to Offset Scholarships provide exemption student.uwa.edu.au/course/fees/ssaf. pay part or all of their tuition fees. from payment of tuition fees for up to four years’ full-time equivalent study for Living allowances Commonwealth supported place (CSP) a doctorate by research and two years’ Some courses have been approved by full-time equivalent study for a master’s the Department of Social Services for Some postgraduate coursework by research degree. Assessment of Student Support Payments. Eligible degrees have Commonwealth eligibility for an RTP Domestic Fees students can receive one of Youth supported places, meaning the tuition Offset Scholarship and allocation Allowance, Austudy or the Pensioner fees for the course are subsidised occurs automatically in conjunction Education Supplement. Further by the Australian Government so with an application for admission. information can be found at students are only required to pay dss.gov. ‘student contribution’ amounts for au/our-responsibilities/families- their units of study. Students offered Combined coursework and and-children/programmes-services/ . a CSP in a postgraduate degree may research degrees student-payments be eligible for HECS-HELP. HECS-HELP Candidates in some combined is an Australian Government loan courses may be required to pay fees or organise a loan for the coursework program to help eligible students Calculating your Australia Western of University The in CSPs to defer payment of their component of their combined degree, student contributions. Comprehensive even though the research component course fees information regarding eligibility is covered by the RTP for eligible For comprehensive information for postgraduate coursework loan students. If in doubt about your regarding the tuition or student programs can be found by visiting eligibility under the scheme, contact contribution fees applicable to your course of interest, visit studyassist.gov.au. the Graduate Research School at [email protected] fees.uwa.edu.au. or visit postgraduate.uwa.edu.au.
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29 Supporting you
Your first few days at university can be overwhelming, from making new friends and managing your resources, to getting help with your course or even just finding the right lecture room. We offer a range of student services dedicated to helping you get your studies off to the best start and supporting you throughout your journey with us.
Before university begins, learn about accepting your offer and Counselling is available for students with academic or going to orientation with UniStart. You’ll find useful dates, personal concerns. Psychologists with the service understand events and locations of services you may need in your first the issues faced by university students and offer free few days. Our transition advisers are also on hand to help out confidential counselling. Seeking assistance earlier can help with any issues. They can offer advice from enrolling to fixing reduce the likelihood of your concerns having an impact on clashes in your timetable. your academic success and overall sense of wellbeing. transition.uwa.edu.au counselling.uwa.edu.au
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Education 2020 Study Area Guide Area Study 2020 Education reasonable adjustments that you may need due to your variety of options, as well as advice and support for students medical condition/disability, library resource rooms, and looking to live on or off campus. individual assistance with orientation and access. accommodation.uwa.edu.au All services are free. uniaccess.uwa.edu.au For students with family commitments, UWA Child Care Services offer an Early Learning Centre for children aged six weeks to five years, plus After School and Vacation Care for primary school-aged children. childcare.uwa.edu.au
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30 Contact us Course index
Graduate School of Education Postgraduate courses education.uwa.edu.au/contact Master of Teaching (Early Childhood) 14 Master of Teaching (Primary) 16 Enquiries Master of Teaching (Secondary) 18 Master of Education 20 Coursework degrees Tel: +61 8 6488 3714 Master of Educational Leadership 21 Email: ask.uwa.edu.au Graduate Diploma in School Psychology 22 [email protected] Doctor of Education 23 Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education and Care 24 Research degrees Tel: +61 8 6488 8168 Graduate Certificate in Studies 24 Email: [email protected] Graduate Certificate in Tertiary Teaching 24 Master of Education – Thesis and Coursework 24 Coursework Tel: +61 8 6488 3736 Master of Educational Leadership – Thesis and Coursework 24 scholarships Email: ask.uwa.edu.au Master of Studies 25 Research Tel: +61 8 6488 2807 scholarships Email: [email protected] Education 2020 Study Area Guide The University of Western Australia Western of University The
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