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Postgraduate handbook 2004
Education

Master of Education - thesis only

Course code: 0077 + Clayton, Gippsland and Peninsula + Internal and external mode + Contact: Associate Professor Trevor Gale (Clayton) (telephone (03) 9905 2840 or (03) 9905 2819), Associate Professor Len Cairns (Gippsland) (telephone (03) 9902 6599),or Dr Ros Smith (Peninsula) (telephone (03) 9904 4200)

The Master of Education (thesis only) is a research degree which requires candidates to carry out an independent study which is reported in a thesis.

External candidature

Candidature by external mode is now available and can be on a full-time or part-time basis. For further information, contact the administrative officer, Research Degrees (Clayton).

Course outline

Candidates for the Master of Education (thesis only) will submit a thesis of up to 60,000 words and will engage in a research induction program in consultation with their supervisor.

Master of Education - thesis and coursework

Course code: 3204 + Clayton, Gippsland and Peninsula + Internal and external mode + Contact: Dr Brenton Doecke (Clayton) (telephone (03) 9905 2894); Associate Professor Len Cairns (Gippsland) (telephone (03) 9902 6599), or Dr Ros Smith (Peninsula) (telephone (03) 9904 4200)

The Master of Education (thesis and coursework) is a research degree which requires candidates to complete a coursework component of two units and a thesis of up to 40,000 words.

External candidature

Candidature by external mode is now available and can be undertaken on a full-time or part-time basis. For further information, contact the administrative officer, Research Degrees (Clayton), telephone (03) 9905 2803 or (03) 9905 2821, visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au or email info@education.monash.edu.au.

Course outline

Candidates for the Master of Education by thesis and coursework will complete a coursework component of two units including EDF6001 (Embarking on research) as the core research methods unit and a thesis of up to 40,000 words. Candidates will engage in a research induction program in consultation with their supervisor.

Admission requirements - both programs

Applicants must have completed four years of tertiary study in appropriate fields and be able to demonstrate they have the academic ability, interest and motivation to carry out independent research. Preference is given to applicants with some qualifications in education.
Academic ability will be assessed on the basis of at least a credit average performance in a pass degree, or the possession of an honours degree, or success in postgraduate coursework, or academic references. Applicants who do not meet these criteria may be admitted to preliminary candidature and if the preliminary requirements are successfully met, they may then proceed to the Master of Education degree. Preliminary candidature normally involves enrolment in a number of relevant postgraduate coursework units.
In all cases, admission depends on the availability of a member of staff for supervision of the applicant's approved thesis topic. Candidates intending to carry out an empirical research project for the degree should complete a relevant research methods unit, unless given credit for equivalent studies or otherwise exempted by the faculty's research degrees committee.

Course length/workload required - both programs

These courses consist of a maximum of two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study. A full-time candidate is expected to devote at least four days a week to the research project (two days a week for a part-time candidate).

Applications - both programs

Applications for admission to MEd by thesis only candidature may be lodged at any time of the year. Candidates proceeding under Master of Education by thesis and coursework would normally commence at the beginning of the academic year, or at the beginning of second semester. For an application form, contact the faculty's Research Degrees office, telephone (03) 9905 2803 or (03) 9905 2821, visit http://www.education.monash.edu.au or email info@education.monash.edu.au.

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