Research degrees - Faculty of Education

The faculty research degrees program consists of the Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Education (Research) and the combined coursework/research programs Master of Psychology (Counselling)/Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Psychology (Educational and Developmental)/Doctor of Philosophy.

The Master of Education (Research) course is offered in two forms:

• thesis only (30,000 to 40,000 words)
• thesis (20,000 to 25,000 words) and two coursework units.
  

The study program is designed to enable candidates to conceptualise and implement a major research project on a topic of interest to them. In the course of their research, they may draw on a range of research methodologies, both qualitative and quantitative. The research can be firmly grounded in their own professional life, taking the form of a sustained reflection on practice, or they could embark on another type of study, including ethnographic or sociological research, a survey-based study, policy analysis, historical research or discourse analysis. Candidates work with a supervisor to help them clarify the nature and scope of their research proposal. By embarking on research of this kind they will be joining a research community and will have the opportunity to participate in staff and student forums and conferences. The coursework component of the degree (for those who decide to do a thesis and two coursework units) is designed to underpin research, and supervisors will help students choose units relevant to the chosen topic.

External candidature

Candidature by external mode is available on a full-time or part-time basis.

Research programs

For general advice regarding research degrees offered by the faculty contact the administrative officer, HDR Admissions and Candidature, telephone +61 3 9905 2821 or +61 3 9905 9498, email researchdegrees@education.monash or visit the Research Degrees Office website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/research/degrees/research-degrees-office.html.