Master of Education International Education

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Overview

About the Programme

An education grant of S$2,180 is available to local applicants for the 2025 intakes of this programme. Please contact our programme consultant for more information.

The Master of Education programme is designed for educational practitioners, in-service teachers, educational administrators and other education professionals. This programme will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to be a successful leader in the field of education.

In this programme, you will explore critical issues in educational practice, policy and research strengthening your professional learning, and enhancing your career pathway.

As part of the programme core, you will complete a research-based project in addition to units such as international education: issues and practices, learning: multiple perspectives, policies and practices, and Pathways to Understanding Education. Travel, live and work almost anywhere in the world with a qualification in international education. In this major, you will learn the history and development of International Education as a field of study, including a range of international curriculum models and practices. You will be introduced to the essential elements of the International Baccalaureate (IB) suite of programmes, including primary years, middle years and diploma programmes.

Upon completion, in addition to Murdoch Degree, you may* also receive an IB certificate in teaching and learning (PYP, MYP, or DP) or an IB advanced certificate in teaching and learning research. In this major, you are presented with opportunities to immerse yourselves in rich IB-related experience. These include IB World School observations or conversations with experienced IB teachers and members of the IB educator network (IBEN).

For any enquiries, please contact IB mentorship coordinator Sarah Wang for more information via [email protected].

Graduation & Degree Awarded

Students who successfully complete and pass the units stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Master of Education International Education from Murdoch University, Australia.

The Master’s Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in Australia.

Key facts
Duration
18 months

Intake Month
February, July

Assessment
100% assignment-based with no exams

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Intakes

There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement

February

July

Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.

Minimum Class Size

20 students

Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.

Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.

Curriculum

Modules

Core Units

Education Project
International Education: Issues and Practices
Introduction to Research for Educators
Learning: Multiple Perspectives, Policies and Practices
Pathways to Understanding Education
Teaching, Learning and Working in Culturally Diverse Environments
Workplace Policy and Practice

Click here for unit descriptions.

Assessment

This is a 100% assignment-based programme, with no exams. Each unit is assessed by any combination of class participation, presentations, projects, or written assignments. Assessment methods may vary according to individual unit requirements.

Delivery Mode

Students will attend a combination of online lectures, tutorials, and workshops conducted by lecturers from Murdoch University in this programme. Students are expected to be on campus for tutorials and workshops.

The Pro Vice-Chancellor of Transnational Education and Singapore Dean at Murdoch University is based in Singapore to oversee all academic aspects and to ensure a high standard of academic delivery.

Admission Criteria
Academic Requirements

The Master programme accepts the following qualification:

A Bachelor of Education (AQF Level 7) or equivalent OR a Bachelor’s Degree from any discipline (AQF Level 7) and at least 2 years full time (or equivalent) of teaching experience in the education sector.

English Language Requirements

Equivalent of an Academic IELTS overall score of 6.5 with no band less than 6.0.

Applicants are required to meet Murdoch University’s English language requirement. Click here for more information.

Working Experience

A Bachelor’s Degree from any discipline (AQF Level 7) and at least 2 years full time (or equivalent) of teaching experience in the education sector.

In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.

Fees
- Local Applicants
  
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  Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
  
  Course Fee
  
  Tuition Fee
  
  The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops, and assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned), and transcript.
  
  S$24,961 payable in 3 instalments
  (Nett programme fee listed above = Tuition fee of S$27,141 minus Education Grant of S$2,180¹)
  
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme².
  
  ¹The Education Grant and amount specified is exclusive to selected programmes and not transferable to other programmes or another intake of the same programme. Terms and conditions apply.
  
  ²Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and other Offers.
  
  Non-Refundable Application Fee
  
  S$239.80
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  Student Development Fee
  
  S$283.40*
  Fee inclusive of 9% GST
  
  *Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
  
  The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
  
  Payment Options
  
  Payment Counter Operating Hours:
  
  Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
  9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
  9am – 3pm (Saturdays)
  
  Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
  
  (Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
  
  SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web/Kiosk:
  
  For New Students
  
  New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
  
  Download SAM mobile app:
  Google Playstore
  Apple Appstore
  
  Online payment website:
  https://mysam.singpost.com/webhome
  
  Credit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
  
  Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
  
  6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
  
  6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
  
  Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
  
  6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
  
  Education Loan:
  
  Choice of flexible repayment schemes available to suit your needs:
  
  Standard Repayment: Pay your monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed.
  
  Partial Repayment: Pay partial instalments for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
  
  Interest Servicing: Pay only interest for up to 3 years or till the end of your programme, whichever is earlier. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter.
  
  Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years.
  
  Please click here for more information on Maybank Education loan and here for OCBC Frank Education loan. Terms and conditions apply, subject to bank’s approval.
  
  Maybank and OCBC Education Loans:
  
  Flexible repayment tenure of up to 8 years
  
  For assistance, you may contact your programme consultant or the bank officers, by clicking on the link.
  
  Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
  
  Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
  
  Flywire (for International Students):
  
  For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
  
  Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
  
  Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
  
  Kaplan Higher Education Academy
  Bank account details:
  Bank name: DBS Bank
  Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
  Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
  Bank code: 7171
  Branch code: 001
  Account no.: 001-900452-7
  Swift code: DBSSSGSG
  
  Important Note:
  
  Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
  
  If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
  
  For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
  
  For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.

Duration
Duration

18 months

Maximum allowed candidature period

12 credit points: 24 months

24 credit points: 48 months

36 credit points: 60 months

48 credit points: 72 months

72 credit points: 120 months

96 credit points: 144 months

120 credit points: 144 months

If a student fails to complete the programme within the candidature period, they will not be entitled to any recourse or refund.

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