Master of Education draft draft draft
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-07-01 | - |
| 2023-10-01 | - |
| 2024-01-01 | - |
| 2024-05-01 | - |
| 2024-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
The goal of the Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching Program is to help students gain specialized educational knowledge as well as basic abilities and orientations. The program is remarkable for its flexibility, since it makes use of digital technology to allow students to participate at times and locations that are convenient for them.
1 - 1.6 Years
Intakes: January, May, September
Overview
The programme is designed to impart competencies which can assist students to develop knowledge and skills for professional careers in the field of education. It develops specific skills which enable the future educators to meet up to the requirement of the 21st Century skills with an emphasis on the great insights into teaching and Learning, curriculum design, classroom management, educational assessment and evaluation, educational theories, and many more related problems and coming up with immediate and long-term solutions. Graduate would become professionally competent to fulfil the market and society demand.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
- The Master of Education program is designed to equip students with
- advanced knowledge and skills in education, specifically focusing on the
- psychological and sociological foundations of the community .
- The program prepares graduates for
- advanced positions in a
- variety of educational fields , not limited to traditional K-12 classrooms.
- flexible learning formats
- multimedia tools
- educational policy and practice
- higher-paying career options
- Research publication requirement: Graduates must publish
- two research articles in Scopus indexed journals with Lincoln University College affiliation.
Program Aim:
- critically reflective teachers
- To produce professionals who can:
- Impart advanced knowledge in education and research.
- Equip learners with analytical, practical, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Cultivate insight in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Demonstrate professional ethics, social responsibility, and global research values.
Career Opportunities:
- The program prepares graduates for various roles in education, including:
- Lead Teacher
- Learning Support Teachers
- Guidance Counselors
- Secondary Teachers
- Middle Years Teachers
- Science Teachers
- Educational Administrators
- Curriculum Developer
Other:
- specialize in Human Behavior and Community Organization
- Individuals interested in working in education outside traditional classroom settings can pursue this specialization.
- undertake advanced practice
Additional Notes:
Entry Requirements:
Local Applicants:
- A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field from a recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
- Holders of a Diploma in Education with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
- Completion of the Lincoln University College Pre-Master's Programme with a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
International Applicants:
- A Bachelor's degree in Education or a related field from a recognized university, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50.
- Holders of a Diploma in Education with a minimum CGPA of 3.00 and a minimum of 3 years of teaching experience.
- Completion of the Lincoln University College Pre-Master's Programme with a minimum CGPA of 3.50.
- A valid English language proficiency test score (IELTS 6.0 or equivalent).
Additional Requirements:
- Applicants with less than 3 years of teaching experience may be considered for admission based on their qualifications and experience.
- All applicants must submit a personal statement outlining their reasons for wanting to pursue the Master of Education program.
- Applicants with relevant work experience may be considered for exemptions from certain coursework.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose native language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving a minimum score of 6.0 on the IELTS academic test or equivalent.
- Applicants who have completed a degree program taught and assessed in English may be exempt from the English language proficiency requirement.
