Master of Education (M.Ed.)

Master of Education (M.Ed.) at Lamki Multiple Campus

The Master of Education is a postgraduate program offered at Lamki Multiple Campus in Lamki, Kailali. The campus conducts the program through its Faculty of Education under Tribhuvan University.

The M.Ed. follows a two-year semester structure and combines professional education courses, specialization study, practical teaching or practicum, and thesis writing. It is intended for graduates seeking advanced academic preparation in teaching, educational planning, administration, supervision, research, curriculum, and related areas of education.

Course overview

Program objectives

The M.Ed. program is structured to prepare academics and education professionals with advanced knowledge of educational systems, policy, pedagogy, research, and subject-based teaching.

Its principal objectives are to:

• Prepare qualified teachers for upper secondary education

• Develop educational planners, administrators, managers, and supervisors

• Strengthen educational leadership and institutional management

• Build advanced knowledge in a selected specialization

• Connect educational theory and research with professional practice

• Develop competence in educational research

• Support creative and context-responsive practices in education

Lamki Multiple Campus presents the program as preparation for teachers, educators, educational planners, administrators, managers, supervisors, and other professionals working in education.

Eligibility

Applicants with a Bachelor of Education or a Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from Tribhuvan University or another recognized university are eligible for admission to the M.Ed. program.

Students must also meet the subject-specific academic requirements connected with their chosen specialization. For example, entry into English Education, Nepali Education, or Mathematics Education depends on the applicant’s previous study in the corresponding subject area.

Course structure

The program carries 69 credit hours distributed across four semesters.

The first, second, and third semesters each carry 18 credit hours. The fourth semester carries 15 credit hours and includes professional coursework, teaching practice or practicum, and thesis writing.

The complete structure contains seven core courses and seventeen specialization courses. Each core course carries three credit hours. Specialization and elective study together account for 39 credit hours.

Core professional courses

Core courses are compulsory for students across the different specialization areas. They cover central areas of educational theory, practice, assessment, and research.

The core areas include:

• Foundations of Education

• Advanced Educational Psychology

• Measurement and Evaluation

• Education and Development

• Research Methodology

• Contemporary Issues in Education

These courses help students examine learning, educational institutions, assessment systems, research processes, development concerns, and current issues affecting education.

Specialization study

Students select one specialization connected with their previous Bachelor of Education study and the applicable entry requirements.

The Tribhuvan University M.Ed. framework includes specialization areas such as:

• Curriculum and Evaluation

• Educational Planning and Management

• English Education

• Nepali Education

• Science Education

• Mathematics Education

• Health Education

• Physical Education

• Economics Education

• Geography Education

• History Education

• Political Science Education

• Special Needs or Inclusive Education

• Information and Communication Technology Education

The specialization component provides advanced subject knowledge, teaching approaches, research preparation, and professional study within the selected field. The availability of an individual specialization at the campus depends on the academic arrangements for the program.

Teaching practice or practicum

Teaching practice is a three-credit component completed during the fourth semester. It requires students to apply their subject knowledge and pedagogical skills in an actual workplace or classroom setting.

Students in Educational Planning and Management complete a practicum connected with their field. The practical component links postgraduate coursework with professional responsibilities in teaching, administration, planning, or institutional work.

Teaching practice and practicum are assessed as fully practical courses through the Faculty of Education framework.

Thesis writing

The thesis carries six credit hours and is completed in the fourth semester. It includes preparation in research writing, proposal development, data collection, analysis, and supervised thesis completion.

The initial stage develops the student’s proposal and academic writing skills. The later stage requires the student to conduct the study and prepare the master’s thesis under the guidance of a supervisor.

This component allows students to investigate an educational issue within their specialization and present the findings through a structured academic study.

Teaching and evaluation

The program uses lectures alongside:

• Project work

• Assignments

• Seminars

• Case studies

• Field studies

• Teaching practice or practicum

• Thesis research

Internal evaluation conducted during the semester carries 40 percent of the total assessment for each subject. Students also appear in semester-end examinations conducted by the Office of the Dean, Faculty of Education.

Teaching practice or practicum and thesis writing are practical courses, with their final assessment managed through the Dean’s Office.

Academic and professional scope

The M.Ed. program supports advanced preparation for education-related responsibilities. Graduates may consider work connected with:

• Upper secondary teaching

• Teacher education and training

• Educational planning and administration

• Academic supervision

• Curriculum and assessment

• Institutional management

• Educational research

• Education policy and program work

Professional options depend on the graduate’s specialization, academic performance, experience, and the requirements of the concerned institution or position.

Frequently asked questions

How long is the M.Ed. program?

The program is completed over two years and four semesters.

How many credit hours does the program carry?

The complete program carries 69 credit hours.

What are the main components of the M.Ed.?

The program includes core professional courses, specialization courses, teaching practice or practicum, and thesis writing.

Who is eligible for admission?

Applicants with a B.Ed. or Post-Graduate Diploma in Education from Tribhuvan University or another recognized university may apply, subject to specialization-specific requirements.

Does the program include a thesis?

Yes. Thesis writing is a compulsory six-credit component completed during the fourth semester.

How are students evaluated?

Evaluation includes 40 percent internal assessment and semester-end examinations. Teaching practice or practicum and thesis writing are evaluated as practical courses.