Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy

Program Overview

The Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy double degree program equips students with expertise in both education and policymaking. It fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills to address societal challenges. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in education, policy analysis, and social work, enabling them to shape policies and enhance teaching and learning in diverse settings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy is a double degree program that provides students with the knowledge and skills to become leaders in education and policymaking. The program is designed to help students develop the critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills necessary to address the complex challenges facing society today.

Objectives:

• To provide students with a deep understanding of the forces that shape policy and the processes involved in making it.
• To develop students' advanced skills in critical analysis to help them design and deliver effective policy solutions that serve the public interest.
• To give students the confidence to make socially informed judgments in a range of specialist policy areas.
• To assist students in shaping school-wide programs and leading policy and practice reforms that enhance teaching and learning in diverse educational settings.
• To enable students to expand the critical-thinking capabilities they'll need when responding to changing educational environments.
• To teach students how to develop, implement, and evaluate innovative evidence-based solutions.

Outline:

The Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy is a two-year, full-time program. The program consists of coursework in both education and public and social policy, as well as a research project.

Coursework:

The coursework in the Master of Education includes units in:

• Educational leadership
• Curriculum and instruction
• Assessment and evaluation
• Special education
• Educational technology
The coursework in the Master of Public and Social Policy includes units in:
• Public policy analysis
• Social policy analysis
• Research methods
• Statistics
• Economics

Research Project:

The research project is a major component of the Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy program. The research project allows students to apply the knowledge and skills they have learned in the coursework to a real-world problem.

Assessment:

Students in the Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Exams
• Papers
• Presentations
• Projects
• Research projects

Teaching:

The Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy program is taught by a team of experienced faculty members who are experts in their fields. The faculty members use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Workshops
• Fieldwork

Careers:

Graduates of the Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy program are prepared for a variety of careers in education and policymaking. Graduates may work as:

• Teachers
• Principals
• Curriculum developers
• Policy analysts
• Social workers
• Nonprofit administrators

Other:

The Master of Education and Master of Public and Social Policy program is offered by Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia. The program is accredited by the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER).