The Master of Education by research promotes the interdependence of research, learning and change. Its normally awarded for a thesis or project based on original research that contributes to knowledge in the area investigated. Key characteristics of the thesis or by-project mode include: Industry partnership, collaboration, research linked to action, positive change for the organisation and individual, action learning and research approaches.Your challenge will be not just to generate new knowledge but to investigate how this knowledge informs action. The Master of Education is an essential requirement for further academic research.