Master of Education (M.Ed) General

The Master of Education (M.Ed.) General at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus, Lahan, is a postgraduate education program affiliated with Tribhuvan University (TU). It is conducted under the Faculty of Education through the semester system.

The TU M.Ed. is a two-year program divided into four semesters and carries 69 credit hours. It combines professional education courses with specialization study, teaching practice or practicum, and thesis writing.

M.Ed. Program Structure

The 69-credit curriculum is divided into four academic components.

The seven core professional courses cover areas such as Foundations of Education, Advanced Educational Psychology, Measurement and Evaluation, Education and Development, Research Methodology, and Contemporary Issues in Education.

Along with these compulsory professional courses, students study courses belonging to their selected specialization. The fourth semester includes teaching practice or practicum and thesis writing.

Specialization Areas

Tribhuvan University provides M.Ed. specialization areas covering different branches of education. These include:

• Curriculum and Evaluation;

• Educational Planning and Management;

• English Education;

• Nepali Education;

• Mathematics Education;

• Science-related Education;

• Health Education;

• Physical Education;

• Economics Education;

• Geography Education;

• History Education;

• Political Science Education;

• Special Needs/Inclusive Education;

• Information and Communication Technology Education; and

• other subject-specific education areas included in the curriculum.

Students select a specialization according to their previous Bachelor of Education studies and the subject-specific eligibility requirements. The specialization available at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus should follow the campus-approved academic offering.

Eligibility for M.Ed. Admission

Students with a Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.) or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from Tribhuvan University or another recognized university are eligible to seek admission to the M.Ed. program.

Specific specialization areas have additional subject requirements. For example:

• Nepali Education requires relevant previous study in Nepali Education or Major Nepali with the required education qualification.

• English Education requires previous study in English Education or Major English with the required education qualification.

• Mathematics Education requires Mathematics as a relevant previous subject.

• Economics Education has specific requirements related to Economics, Mathematics, or relevant B.Ed. study.

• Population Education accepts B.Ed. graduates and specified social science backgrounds with the required education qualification.

Admission selection is based on marks obtained in the entrance examination, which assesses educational aptitude and knowledge related to the applicant's specialization area.

Teaching Practice and Practicum

M.Ed. students complete a six-week Teaching Practice toward the end of the fourth semester. The placement is organized through the concerned department or campus according to Faculty of Education requirements.

Students specializing in Educational Planning and Management and Special Needs Education complete a practicum instead of regular teaching practice.

This component allows students to apply their professional and pedagogical learning in an actual educational setting.

Thesis Writing

Research is a compulsory part of the M.Ed. program. Thesis Writing carries six credit hours and is completed in the fourth semester.

The thesis course has two parts. The first part supports students in academic writing, proposal development, preparation of data collection tools, and planning their research. The second part requires students to conduct research and write the master's thesis under supervision.

Students present their research proposal and later defend the findings before the relevant academic committee and subject expert.

Evaluation System

The M.Ed. follows a semester-based assessment system. For taught courses:

• internal evaluation carries 40 percent; and

• the semester-end examination carries 60 percent.

Teaching Practice/Practicum and Thesis are practical courses evaluated according to the procedures of the Faculty of Education.

The normal duration for completing the program is 24 months, or four semesters. TU also specifies a maximum completion period of five years.

Study at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus

M.Ed. students at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus have access to facilities used for postgraduate study, including:

• library and e-library;

• internet access;

• computer laboratory;

• seminar hall;

• laptops and projectors;

• research-related academic activities;

• counseling services; and

• presentation and group-work facilities.

The campus library contains approximately 21,993 books along with journals, newspapers, magazines, and other periodical materials.

Career and Further Academic Study

The M.Ed. is designed for advanced professional preparation in education. Its stated objectives include preparing qualified teachers, teacher educators, educational planners, administrators, managers, supervisors, researchers, and other education professionals.

Graduates may also continue to advanced academic and research programs in education, subject to the admission requirements of the chosen university and program.

FAQ

How long is the M.Ed. program at J.S. Murarka Multiple Campus?

The Tribhuvan University M.Ed. program has a normal duration of two years divided into four semesters.

How many credit hours are required for M.Ed.?

Students complete 69 credit hours covering professional core courses, specialization courses, teaching practice or practicum, and thesis writing.

Who can apply for the M.Ed. program?

Students with a B.Ed. or Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from Tribhuvan University or another recognized university can apply, subject to the requirements of their chosen specialization.

Is an entrance examination required for M.Ed. admission?

Yes. Selection is based on an entrance examination covering educational aptitude and knowledge related to the specialization area.

Does the M.Ed. include a thesis?

Yes. Thesis Writing is compulsory, carries six credit hours, and includes proposal preparation, supervised research, thesis writing, presentation, and evaluation.