Master Of Educational Studies

Master

University Of Wollongong In Dubai

Overview

Our Master of Educational Studies not only enhances your job prospects and income potential, but also prepares you to make a significant impact on the education sector. With specialized training, you’ll be ready to take on leadership and policy-making roles, and efficiently run an educational institution. The program offers multiple career-centred concentrations, allowing you to customise your education to align with your career goals. Whether your ambition is to teach, strengthen your leadership expertise, advance your career, or broaden your horizons in education, this program provides you with the professional edge you need.

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Tuition & Fees

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VAT 5% inclusive

Program Details

Degree level: Master

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, graduates will be able to:

Upon completion of our Master of Educational Studies course, you will be equipped with a profound understanding of educational theory and practice, setting the stage for significant career progression.
You’ll acquire comprehensive knowledge of contemporary educational trends and practical research skills, priming you for influential roles in policy-making, mentorship, or pedagogy.

Academic Requirements41

1Students applying for a master's degree must have completed a bachelor's degree (or equivalent) at an accredited institution of higher education and have achieved the minimum grades outlined below:
2Australia: 65% (Direct Admission), 57% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
3Brazil: 7/10 (Direct Admission), 6/10 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 5/10 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
4China: 75% (Direct Admission), 63% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
5Colombia: 3.5/5 (Direct Admission), 3.25/5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 3/5 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
6Egypt: 65% (Good) (Direct Admission), 57% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Pass) (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
7India: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
810 Point System: 7.0/10.0 (Direct Admission), 6.0/10.0 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 5.0/10.0 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
94 Point System: 3.0/4.0 (Direct Admission), 2.5/4.0 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 2.0/4.0 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
10Iran: 14 (Direct Admission), 13 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 12 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
11Japan: 70/100 or 4/5 (Direct Admission), 65/100 or 3.5/5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 60/100 or 3/5 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
12Jordan: 70% (Direct Admission), 60% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 50% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
13Kenya: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
14Lebanon: 11 (Direct Admission), 10.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 10 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
15Mexico: 8/10 (Direct Admission), 7/10 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 6/10 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
16Nepal: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
17Nigeria: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
18Pakistan: 50% (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 40% (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
19Russia: Average of 4 (Direct Admission), Average of 3.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), Average of 3 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
20South Korea: 80/100 (Direct Admission), 75/100 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 70/100 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
21UAE: 3 (Direct Admission), 2.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 2 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
22UK: 2nd Class Honours with lower division (or min 50%) (Direct Admission), 45% (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), Pass (or min 40%) (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
23USA: 3 (Direct Admission), 2.5 (Probationary Entry* GPA 2.5-2.99 or equivalent), 2 (Conditional Entry** GPA 2.0-2.49 or equivalent)
24Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.5 and 2.99 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s program, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement. Such students must take a maximum of 18cp of subjects studied for the master’s degree during the period of conditional admission and must achieve an overall WAM of 55 in their first 3 subjects at the University. Students who fail to achieve this standard may have their enrolment discontinued.
25Applicants with a bachelor’s degree in the relevant field of study, or its equivalent, with an overall GPA between 2.0 and 2.49 (on a 4.0 scale) may be conditionally admitted to a master’s degree, only if they meet the necessary English language requirement and they will be required to complete a maximum of 18cp remedial non-credit bearing subjects prior to enrolment in their chosen master’s degree. Students must achieve a minimum WAM of 55 in these subjects in order to progress to the master’s degree or may have their enrolment discontinued.
26At UOWD, all classes are taught in English and in order to enrol in a master's degree you will need to submit one of the following certificate of English language proficiency:
27IELTS Academic: Overall score of 6.5 with 6.0 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking
28TOEFL Internet-based: 88 with not less than 22 in Writing, 20 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 18 in Speaking
29Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 62 over all with Minimum 62 PTE Communicative Skill Scores
30If you are seeking credit for prior learning, you will need to submit an official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and the grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) for the courses you have successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system. Your eligibility for Credit for Prior Learning will be decided in consultation with UOWD's Faculty Offices prior to the beginning of the program.
31The original transcripts of your bachelor’s degree results
32A Certificate of Completion (If the above documents are not in English, a certified English translation is required)
33Proof of your english language proficiency (Note: Results from IELTS & TOEFL tests must be sent to the University directly from the IELTS or TOEFL testing centres quoting the UOWD institution code IELTS: AE109 / TOEFL: 7907)
34Your current resume or CV
35A copy of your UAE ID card (if applying from within the UAE)
36A copy of your passport (and Residence Visa, if resident in the UAE).
37Additionally, if you are seeking advance standing in your chosen program: Certified copies of official academic transcripts showing all courses studied and grades obtained, syllabus details (including information on course content) of the courses you successfully completed and an explanation of the grading system.
38Applications are required to obtain attestation / equivalency of their bachelor’s degree from the UAE Ministry of Education. The attestation / equivalency process is dependent upon whether you completed your bachelor’s degree within the UAE or outside the UAE.
39If the bachelor’s degree was completed outside UAE, you must have your bachelor’s degree and transcripts/mark sheets certified by: The issuing University and/or recognised authority for tertiary education in the host country in which you completed your education, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the host country, The UAE Embassy in that host country OR the Embassy of the host country in UAE must attest the authenticity of the documents and attestations.
40Additionally, the UAE Ministry of Education must issue an Equivalency Certificate. Applicants must have a valid UAE residency visa when applying for an Equivalency Certificate. In special cases where complying with conditions (2) and (3) are not feasible, the certificates may be verified against originals by Embassies in the UAE and the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
41If you are unable to secure the Equivalency Certificate(s) as outlined above will be asked to sign a “Consent to Provide Documents” form agreeing to secure the equivalency. You will be permitted to commence your studies at UOWD, but will be given a maximum of one semester to obtain the equivalency certificate(s). UOWD reserves the right to take appropriate action against any applicant who cannot secure the appropriate documentation in this time, which may result in the termination of the student’s enrolment at UOWD. For more information or assistance on attesting documents from outside UAE, click here.

Program Requirements6

1To qualify for the Master of Educational Studies, a student is required to successfully complete 10 core subjects (including one of the final module options).
2Core Subjects: A placement in a school setting for a minimum of 5 weeks. This placement can take place in different formats depending on the student’s time schedule and availability.
3Completion of a portfolio that documents all the tasks and activities that students engaged in and completed as part of their placement (i.e. personal reflections, classroom observations, the design of learning units, assessments, classroom management plan, and extra-curricular activities, etc.).
4Final Module Options: A placement in a school setting for a minimum of 5 weeks. This placement can take place in different formats depending on the student’s time schedule and availability.
5Completion of a portfolio that documents all the tasks and activities that students engaged in and completed as part of their placement (i.e. personal reflections, classroom observations, the design of learning units, assessments, classroom management plan, and extra-curricular activities, etc.).
6Minor Research Project: This research subject is an independent research project that will be undertaken individually under the guidance of a supervisor. The project will require students to identify, articulate and investigate research questions in a particular area of study. The project aims to deepen as well as broaden the aptitude towards scientific research as well as the theoretical knowledge. This may be an empirical study or students might choose to explore the issue by critically analysing theoretical and empirical literature in the area. The work includes literature review, planning and execution of the project, critical analyses of relevant scientific literature and the student’s own results.

University Of Wollongong In Dubai

University Of Wollongong In Dubai

Master Of Educational Studies

Overview

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Tuition & Fees

Program Details

Learning Outcomes

Academic Requirements41

Program Requirements6

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