Course code: 2500 Clayton campus (distance education) Contact: Course coordinator - Dr Sue McNamara (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) HECS fees applicable Full fees apply ($9900 in 2000) when the limited HECS places have been allocated International student fees ($12,500 for 2001)
The Master of Education is a postgraduate coursework degree offered by the Faculty of Education. This course is designed to meet the requirements of educators, educational administrators, managers, policy makers and others interested or involved in learning and education.
Applicants require:
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points. Students may complete the Master of Education by coursework degree by one of three options:
Option one |
Option two |
Option three |
Core unit (12 points) |
Core unit (12 points) |
Core unit (12 points) |
Core unit (12 points) |
Core unit (12 points) |
Core unit (12 points) |
Core or elective unit (12 points) |
Core or elective unit (12 points) |
Core or elective unit (12 points) |
Elective unit (12 points) |
Elective unit (12 points) |
Elective unit (12 points) |
Elective unit (12 points) |
Elective unit (12 points) |
Plus a single research project of approximately 20,000 words (24 points) |
Elective unit (12 points) |
Plus a single research project of approximately 10,000 words (12 points) |
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. It is strongly advised that 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 units.
Candidates taking the project option must also include a research unit, such as
EDF6001 (Research methodology) in their course.
The units listed below provide a tentative indication of availability of units
offered in distance education mode. Confirmation of unit availability in the
following year will be available in September each year. To confirm unit
availability, telephone (03) 9905 2819 or visit our website at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au/courses.htm after 30 September.
Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit prior to enrolment. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education, Monash University, at your local campus.
All units are assessed by a combination of tasks which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
For more detailed information, contact the administrative officer, Enquiries Office, Faculty of Education, telephone (03) 9905 2819, or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au or email info@education.monash.edu.au
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Enquiries Office, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800.
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