Higher Education

The course information on this page is for new students commencing their degree in 2016 only. 

Students should follow the rules and requirements for the year that they commenced their course. The online course information for years prior to 2016 are available from the Archives link in the menu.

Students should also review current subject availabilities via the Subject Descriptions link in the menu.

The Master of Education (Higher Education) is of particular relevance to participants who are currently aspiring to leading and managing teaching within a university setting. This includes program managers, educational designers, course coordinators and heads of departments in universities and higher education institutes. 

The course explores essential tertiary teaching skills, knowledge and attitudes for effective student learning in all disciplines.

Significant issues in tertiary education are visited through the consideration of themes such as:

• Academic leadership and management in higher education in the context of globalisation.
• Utilising and theorising effective technologies of learning in higher education.
• Teaching and learning theory and practice in diverse higher education settings.
• Innovation and effectiveness in higher education and training, utilising action research and learning methodology.

Course Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Master of Education (Higher Education) will be able to:

1. Demonstrate advanced and integrated understanding of adult learning theory and practice, diverse learning contexts and the needs of diverse learners.
2. Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive and technical knowledge in the broad areas of pedagogy, assessment, curriculum design and evaluation as well as an understanding of various institutional contexts.
3. Develop knowledge of scholarly literature within broader related fields such as educational leadership, ICT, interdisciplinary studies and TESOL.
4. Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge or practice to independently analyse teaching contexts and curriculum in a critically informed sense.
5. Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge or practice to independently apply advanced pedagogic expertise in designing and adapting learning materials to reflect diverse higher education learners’ needs.
6. Demonstrate expert, specialised cognitive and technical skills in a body of knowledge or practice to independently engage in regular and substantive self reflection and apply this knowledge to inform the development of subject and teaching programs, educational research projects and professional development requirements such as probation / promotion.
7. Be able to apply knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy, expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a practitioner or learner.
8. Demonstrate professional capacity and leadership to apply pedagogic knowledge and scholarly capacity to initiate and conduct research into adult learning / teaching practice in a range of settings and across disciplines. 

Course Structure

The MEd (Higher Education) requires:

1. The successful completion of 72 credit points comprising:
   1. 5 core subjects (30cp). It is recommended that EDGZ921 be completed within the first 2 sessions and EDGH960 be completed in the last session of the degree;
   2. 3 subjects (18cp) from the Higher Education specialisation list; and
   3. 4 electives (24cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
2. No more than 4 subjects (24cp) will be at 800 level. 

 Please Note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.

Credit Arrangements

Credit and articulation arrangements are available from the Course Finder. Refer to UOW's credit arrangements for information on how to apply for credit.

Other Information

Further information is available at:
UOW Course Finder
Email: ssc@uow.edu.au