Course code: 3207 + Off-campus (Clayton) + Course coordinator: Dr Jane Southcott (telephone +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited Commonwealth-supported (HECS) places available + When Commonwealth-supported places have been allocated full fees apply per course: $17,100 in 2004 (Australian residents); $24,900 for 2005 (international students)
The course is designed to provide teachers with an understanding of a range of issues and an understanding of research as it relates to music education.
Applicants require:
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 at the Clayton campus.
Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising one of the following three options:
| Option 1 |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective (12 points) |
| Option 2 |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective (12 points) |
EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B) (8000 words) (12 points) |
| Option 3 |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective (12 points) |
EDF6031
Masters thesis part 1 (12 points), and |
Research core unit |
(a)
Students enrolled in (option 1) or who will be undertaking a professional
project (option 2) must enrol in: |
Program elective unit |
Students
are to choose at least one program elective unit selected from: |
Specialist elective units |
Choose
at least two units from: |
General elective units* * Note that general electives do not need the course coordinator's approval unless under exceptional circumstances (ie if the student wishes to enrol in a unit from another faculty) |
Option 1Choose any two postgraduate units Option 2Choose any one postgraduate unit Option 3No general electives |
Plus EDF6031 Masters thesis part 1, and |
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. |
Note that not all units will be offered off-campus, and
off-campus students are advised to discuss with their course coordinator what
units are available.
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. Please
check the timetable for unit availability via our website at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au/current/timetables/ after 30
September.
The course 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.
All units are assessed by a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
Candidates who wish to proceed to doctoral-level studies (PhD or EdD) must meet the entry requirements by having completed research at honours or masters level. To be eligible for doctoral-level studies, Master of Education candidates must take the research thesis option. They must achieve a grade of distinction or above for the thesis and an average of distinction or above in their coursework units.
Further informationFurther information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone +61 3 9905 2688, or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia, by 22 October 2004. |
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