Master of Education (International Education) (MEd[IntEd])


Course code: 2497 · Clayton campus (by distance only) · Contact: course coordinator, Dr Nadine Dolby (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784 for initial inquiries) · HECS fees applicable · Full fees apply ($A9900 in 2000) when the limited HECS places have been allocated

Aims

This course is designed primarily to meet the needs and interests of educational administrators, teachers, academics, educational services providers and student support staff engaged in international education at all levels of education, and staff training officers interested in exploring in depth the internationalisation of education.

Entry requirements

To be admitted into this course, students must either have completed a bachelors degree at honours level or have an ordinary degree together with relevant practical experience. There are no formal subject prerequisites. Application forms can be obtained from the Course Inquiries Centre on free call 1800 671 845 or by email at course.inquiries@celts.monash.edu.au

Course outline

Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising:

Candidates who wish to proceed to doctoral-level studies (PhD or EdD) must meet the entrance requirements by having completed research at honours or masters level. To be eligible for doctoral-level studies, MEd candidates taking the project option must achieve a grade of distinction or better for the project and an average of distinction or better in their subjects. Candidates taking the project option must also include a research elective, such as EDF6001 (Research methodology), in their course.

Core subjects
Elective subjects
Research subject

A research elective, such as EDF6001 (Research methodology) must be included if the student intends taking up a research project option.

Research project

This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should consult the course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
Students who are able to take subjects on-campus may also apply to take relevant masters-level subjects offered by the university. Courses offered by the Faculty of Education, Monash Asia Institute and Faculty of Business and Economics may be considered.

Assessment

All subjects are assessed by a combination of tasks which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.

Length of course/workload required

This course requires a minimum of at least one year of full-time study and no more than three years of part-time study. Each of the subjects is of one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

Credits/exemptions

Applicants should consult the Faculty of Education guidelines on credit transfer. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merits within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer which are contained in the booklet Learning From Experience, available from the Professional Development Institute, Faculty of Education, Monash University, at your local campus ($7plus postage and packing).

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the postgraduate administrative officer, Faculty of Eduction, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784), or visit our web site at http:// www.education.monash.edu.au/

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the postgraduate administrative officer, Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton campus, Wellington Road, Clayton, Victoria, 3800.