Monash University: University Handbooks: Off-Campus Learning Guide 2004: Units indexed by faculty
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Course code: 2500 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Contact: Course coordinator - TBA (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: $15,750 in 2003 (Australian residents); $22,875 for 2004 (international students)
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:
Students to complete at least one unit selected from:
Students are to choose at least one program elective from the following designated list of units:
Any four postgraduate units from those listed below or any other postgraduate units as approved by the course coordinator:
Any three postgraduate units from those listed in option 1 or any other postgraduate units as approved by the course coordinator
Plus EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B)
Any two postgraduate units from those in option 1 above or any other postgraduate units as approved by the course coordinator
Plus 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 unit availability via our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.
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.
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 timetable. Please check the timetable for unit availability via our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/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.
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 http://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 24 October 2003.
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