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Units indexed by faculty Master of Education (School Leadership)Course code: 2818 + Course abbreviation: MEd(SchoolLdrship) + Total credit points required: 72 + 18 months full-time, 3 years part-time Study mode and course locationOn-campus (Clayton) Course descriptionThis course is designed to meet the needs and interests of teachers in a number of education sectors and systems, particularly level 1 teachers, leading level 2 and 3 teachers and assistant principals currently employed in primary and secondary schools who aspire to school principal appointments. Entry requirementsTo be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must hold either:
Course structureStudents are required to successfully complete 72 points, comprising one of three options:
Note that students entering the course having completed Faculty of Education designed and delivered certificate programs may be granted up to 24 points of recognised prior learning (RPL). Such students will normally complete the three core units and the professional project. Option 1Research core unit
Program elective
Specialist electivesSpecialist or general elective unit
General elective
Option 2Research core unit
Program elective
Specialist electivesSpecialist or general elective unit
Professional projectOption 3Research core unit
Program elective
Specialist electivesResearch thesis
Specialist elective units
General elective unitsAny 12-point units selected from the units offered within the education postgraduate coursework studies programs. Note that general electives do not usually need the course coordinator’s approval, unless under exceptional circumstances (ie if the student wishes to enrol in a unit from another faculty). Research methodology units
Research thesisThe 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. NoteThis course outline is indicative of the program students will follow, but is subject to change. Students should consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Check the timetable for unit availability via the website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September. Contact detailsInquiries: telephone +61 3 9905 2819 or visit www.education.monash.edu.au. Course coordinatorProfessor Peter Gronn Previous page | Next page | Section contents | Title and contents |