The
faculty offers a wide range of specialisms in the Master of Education degree by
coursework, either by direct enrolment at masters level or via postgraduate
certificates and postgraduate diplomas which fully articulate into the masters
program. Students may undertake a general course or concentrate on one of a
number of specialisms. As a general rule, each consists of two compulsory core
subjects and a combination of subjects chosen from a nominated list, subjects
chosen from other specialist pathways, subjects undertaken in other faculties,
and project work.
In some courses where registration or employment requirements are involved,
additional subjects may be specified.
In general terms, to be eligible for admission to the Master of Education degree applicants must hold either an approved three-year bachelors degree and an approved fourth year of study, or an approved four-year bachelors degree, or have qualifications or experience considered by the faculty board to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above awards.
Students may complete the Master of Education by coursework degree by one of three options:
Option one |
Option two |
Option three |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core subject (12 points) |
Core or elective subject (12 points) |
Core or elective subject (12 points) |
Core or elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Plus a single research project of approximately 20,000 words (24 points) |
Elective subject (12 points) |
Plus a single research project of approximately 10,000 words (12 points) |
Where students undertake a series of subjects that meet the requirements of a specialism, this specialism will be shown on their testamur.
Candidates taking one of the research project options must include a research subject such as EDF6001 Research methodology as one of their coursework subjects. Candidates enrolled in one of the MEd specialisms must focus on a topic relevant to that specialism. All project students are allocated an academic supervisor for the project.
The entrance requirements for doctoral-level studies (ie EdD or PhD) require applicants to have completed research at either masters or honours level. Consequently, MEd by coursework candidates who wish to proceed to a doctoral course and who have not previously completed research at masters or honours level must include a research project in their MEd. Further, a grade of distinction or higher must be achieved for the research project (either 10,000 or 20,000 words) and an average of distinction or higher in the coursework subjects must be achieved for doctoral-level eligibility.
The MEd by coursework may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 18 months (three semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within three years. The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.
Subjects within the Master of Education by coursework are offered in various flexible learning modes. These may include subjects offered via summer school, winter school, distance education or through on-campus modes. Some subjects may be offered on one or more campuses or in more than one mode.
By
resolution of the faculty board, each subject of the degree is offered
conditionally upon there being sufficient demand for it from enrolling students
in any given year and conditionally on appropriate staff being available.
Intending applicants should note that not all subjects listed as Master of
Education subjects will be offered in any one year.
Students should consult the timetables available from the Faculty of Education
on Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819) and on the website to
confirm subject availability. The subject timetable for the following year is
usually available by late September of the preceding year.
A number of EdD subjects may also be available to approved masters level
students.
Further information regarding the MEd by coursework may be obtained from the Faculty of Education, Clayton campus (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784), or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au
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