Course code: 2500 + Clayton campus (off-campus distributed learning) + Contact: course coordinator + Dr Robin Small (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784 for initial inquiries) + HECS fees applicable + Full fees apply ($10,300 in 2001) when the limited HECS places have been allocated + International student fees ($13,000 for 2002)
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 of study. The Master of Education by coursework degree may be completed by one of three options:
Option one |
Option two |
Option three |
Research core unit (12 pts) |
Research core unit (12 pts) |
Research core unit (12 pts) |
Program elective unit (12 pts) |
Program elective unit (12 pts) |
Program elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
Plus a research project of approximately 12,000-15,000 words (24 pts) |
General elective unit (12 pts) |
Plus a professional project of approx. 6000 words (12 pts) |
Where students undertake a series of units that meet the requirements of an approved pathway, this pathway will be shown on their testamur.
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 must take the research project option. They must achieve a grade of distinction or above for the project and an average of distinction or above in their units.
The research core unit is a corequisite for the research project. Students will complete one 12-point unit chosen from:
Students are to choose at least one program elective from the following designated list of units:
Students
will choose their general elective units from the range of off-campus
distributed learning units offered at the masters level.
The general elective units listed below provide a tentative indication of
availability of units offered in off-campus distributed learning mode.
The
research core unit is a corequisite for the research project. It may be taken
concurrently with the research project or completed prior to the commencement
of the 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 their course coordinator to assist in planning their program.
By resolution of the faculty board, each unit 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. Students may choose units from the suite of 12-point units within the Master of Education program offered by the faculty as listed in the 2002 timetable. Please check the timetable for unit availability via our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.
All units are assessed by a combination of tasks that may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
The Master of Education by coursework program requires a minimum of at least 18 months (three semesters) of full-time study and no more than four years of part-time study. Each of the units is of one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.
Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Applicants should apply for credit/RPL 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, Clayton campus.
For more detailed information, contact the Administrative Officer - Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2819, or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/.
Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer - Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 26 October 2001.
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