Master of Education (Research)
A research-focused master’s degree for educators and professionals seeking to advance education through original thesis-based inquiry.
Best for:Best for educators, teaching professionals, or individuals with a professional background in education who wish to conduct original research and advance their expertise through a thesis-based master’s degree.
Overview
The Master of Education (Research) at La Trobe University is designed for educators, teaching professionals, and individuals with a professional interest in education. This programme is thesis-based, requiring a 40,000-word research project that constitutes 100% of the assessment. Applicants without prior research training must complete 60 credit points of research training coursework in the first semester. The programme is ideal for those aiming to contribute new knowledge to the field of education through independent research. Supervisory support is available through the School of Education, where applicants must identify and contact a potential supervisor before applying to ensure alignment with their research interests.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research in education, culminating in a 40,000-word thesis.
- Complete 60 credit points of research training coursework in the first semester if lacking prior research experience.
- Identify and collaborate with a potential supervisor to align research interests and project feasibility.
- Present and defend research findings externally as part of the thesis examination process.
- Engage in independent study and scholarly inquiry under academic supervision.
Requirements
Degree required: A three-year Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in any discipline, with a preference for education-related fields.
Degree offered: Master of Education (Research)
Language: English proficiency (if applicable, though not explicitly stated in the source).
Instruction: English
- Ability to conduct independent research in education.
- Strong writing and academic communication skills.
- Basic familiarity with research methodologies (if lacking, additional coursework is required).
- No specific nationality or residency restrictions mentioned.
- Applicants without prior research training must complete additional coursework.
Funding & terms
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How to apply
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Applicants must first identify a potential supervisor from the School of Education staff page and contact them to discuss project feasibility. After securing supervisor support, applicants proceed with the formal application through the university’s portal. The application process involves submitting academic transcripts, a research proposal, and other required documents.
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s degree)
- Research proposal or project outline
- CV or resume
- Letters of recommendation (if required)
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
Contact
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