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Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Music Education)


General Information

Course code: 3227 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Course coordinator - Dr Ros Smith (telephone (03) 9905 2819 or (03) 9905 2784 for initial inquiries) + Limited HECS places available + When HECS places have been allocated, full fees apply per course: $9800 in 2002 (Australian residents); $13,700 for 2003 (international students)

Aims

The Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Music Education) course is designed to provide teachers with an understanding of a range of issues and of research as it relates to music education.

Entry requirements

Applicants require:

Course outline

The course consists of 48 credit points of study. Students will complete four 12-point units (two specialist elective units and two general electives):

Specialist elective units
Choose at least two units from:
General elective units

Students are to choose any one or two postgraduate units relevant to their course from those timetabled in 2003 after approval from the course coordinator.
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 also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. To confirm unit availability, telephone (03) 9905 2819 (Clayton campus) or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Music Education) may complete a masters degree by undertaking up to a further two units (including a research core unit) respectively.

Assessment

Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.

Length of course/workload required

The Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Music Education) 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 units is one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

Advanced standing for previous study

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.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2688 or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 25 October 2002.

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