Abstract
The master’s degree occupies an important and changing role in the spectrum of academic awards. This chapter discusses the origins of
the master’s degree and the manner in which this degree, possibly more than others, has changed in its character, purpose and
orientation. It also explores the growing popularity of the master’s degree, its shifting utility, and the controversies and tensions
associated with the degree. In addition, this chapter documents contemporary trends in master’s degrees in education and illustrates the intellectual framework underpinning the development of the Master of Education (International) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Northern Australia as an example of an
innovative postgraduate coursework degree.
the master’s degree and the manner in which this degree, possibly more than others, has changed in its character, purpose and
orientation. It also explores the growing popularity of the master’s degree, its shifting utility, and the controversies and tensions
associated with the degree. In addition, this chapter documents contemporary trends in master’s degrees in education and illustrates the intellectual framework underpinning the development of the Master of Education (International) at Charles Darwin University (CDU) in Northern Australia as an example of an
innovative postgraduate coursework degree.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Challenges in Global Learning |
Subtitle of host publication | Dealing with Education Issues from an International Perspective |
Editors | Ania Lian, Peter Kell, Paul Black, Koo Yew Lie |
Place of Publication | UK |
Publisher | Cambridge Scholars Publishing |
Pages | 22-40 |
Number of pages | 19 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781443899802 |
Publication status | Published - 2017 |