Overview 2020
Location
Full Fee Paying places available
This course may not be available to international students. Please see the list of distance courses (i.e. online and taken outside Australia) that are offered to international students
Learning outcomes
Graduates of the Master of Education (Science Education) AQF9 will be able to:
- Explain the nature and process of Science and Mathematics, and the values and ethical principles that underpin them.
- Discuss the breadth of Science and Mathematics, their role and relevance in society and how they influence and are influenced by other fields.
- Integrate educational theory, research evidence and analysis skills with Science and/or Mathematics content and Pedagogical Content Knowledge, and professional standards.
- Critically reflect on and evaluate scholarly literature and Science and Mathematics teaching practice, in response to learner needs and educational context.
- Plan, implement, evaluate and communicate the outcomes of a research project, theoretical investigation, or professional enquiry initiative in Science and/or Mathematics education.
- Communicate professionally and effectively about Science and Mathematics education across diverse settings to specialist and non-specialist audiences.
Course structure
Chemistry Stream
Students in the Chemistry stream must complete all of the following units (150cp):
Year 1
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Year 2
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View all details for ESH755 Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge 2
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View all details for KRA642 Physical and Analytical Chemistry
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Year 3
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View all details for EMT525 Teaching the 7-12 Mathematics Curriculum
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Physics Stream
Students in the Physics stream must complete all of the following units (150cp):
Year 1
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Credit Points: 12.5
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Year 2
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View all details for KYA612 Electromagnetism and Thermodynamics
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Year 3
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| Launceston | Semester 1 | ||||
View all details for ESH755 Science Pedagogical Content Knowledge 2
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Entry requirements
Eligibility
Students are required to hold an initial teacher education qualification (e.g. Bachelor of Education; Master of Teaching). In addition, they are required to have successfully completed the following pre-requisite units at TQA level 3/TASC level 4 or equivalent:
- Mathematics (MTM415117)
- Chemistry (CHM415115)
- Physics (PHYS415115)
If they have not completed these unit(s), the following foundations units will be required study:
- Mathematics Foundation Unit: KMA003.
- Chemistry Foundation Unit (if undertaking the Chemistry specialisation): KRA001.
- Physics Foundation Unit (if undertaking the Physics specialisation): KYA004.
Foundation units are completed as standalone units - students register to be enrolled in the foundation units online at Foundation and Supported Studies Units.
Articulation from
Students who have completed the Graduate Certificate in Education (Science Education) can articulate into this course.
Articulation to
Students are able to exit from this course with either a Graduate Certificate in Education (Science Education), or a Bachelor of Education with Professional Honours (Science Education).
Fees & scholarships
Domestic students
Domestic students enrolled in a full fee paying place are charged the Student Services and Amenities Fee but this fee is incorporated in the fees you pay for each unit you enrol in. Full fee paying domestic students do not have to make any additional SSAF payments.
Detailed tuition fee information for domestic students is available at the Domestic Student Fees website, including additional information in relation to a compulsory Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
Domestic students enrolled in certain postgraduate coursework programs may not be eligible for student payments through Youth Allowance and Austudy. Visit the Department of Social Services website to find out more about eligibility for Centrelink support and the list of eligible courses
International students
International students should refer to the International Students course fees page to get an indicative course cost.
Scholarships
For information on general scholarships available at the University of Tasmania, please visit the scholarships website.
How can we help?
Do you have any questions about choosing a course or applying? Get in touch.
- Domestic
- 1300 363 864
- International
- +61 3 6226 6200
- Course.Info@utas.edu.au
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