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Master of Education (Information and Communication Technology in Education)


General Information

Course code: 2559 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Course coordinator ó Mr Bernard Holkner (telephone (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited HECS places available + When HECS places have been allocated, full fees apply per course: $14,700 in 2002 (Australian residents); $20,550 for 2003 (international students)

Aims

The Master of Education (Information and Communication Technology in Education) is designed to meet the needs of teachers and educators who are interested in developing an understanding of learning technologies and their application to a flexible learning environment.

Admission requirements

To be eligible for the course, 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.

Course outline

Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising:

Research core unit

Students will complete one 12-point unit chosen from:

Program elective unit
Specialist elective units

Choose at least two units chosen from:

General elective units
Option 1
Option 2

One unit chosen from:

Option 3
Research thesis

The research core unit is a corequisite for the research thesis. It may be taken concurrently with the research thesis or completed prior to the commencement of the research thesis.
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. Please check the timetable for 2003 for unit availability via our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.

Length of course/workload required

The Master of Education (Information and Communication Technology in Education) 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.

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, Clayton campus.

Further information

For more detailed information, contact 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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