This course is designed for students with a first qualification in the education discipline who wish to pursue learning that will allow them to generate new knowledge and understanding through educational research. It orientates you to educational research and provides you with an understanding of educational research methodologies and research design. You apply this understanding through the design and implementation of a research project which demonstrates capacity to undertake and communicate research synthesis, analysis and evaluation.
Postgraduate - Course
Commencement year
This course entry applies to students commencing this course in 2019 and should be read in conjunction with information provided in the 'Faculty information' section of this Handbook by the Faculty of Education.
Other commencement years for this course: 2018, 2017 and 2016
Unit codes that are not linked to their entry in the Handbook are not available for study in the current year.
Course code
D4004
Credit points
24
Abbreviated title
GradCertEdRes
CRICOS code
079582J
Managing faculty
Admission and fees
Course progression map
D4004 (pdf)
Course type
Specialist
Graduate certificate
Standard duration
0.5 years FT, 1 year PT
You have a maximum of 3 years to complete this course including any periods of intermission and suspension, and must be continuously enrolled throughout.
Mode and location
On-campus (Clayton)
Award
Graduate Certificate of Educational Research
Description
Outcomes
These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate AttributesAustralian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/handbooks/alignmentofoutcomes.html).
Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:
- evaluate educational research with an understanding of the range of research methodologies it exemplifies
- define an issue in education and plan an investigable research project
- design a project demonstrating understanding of a research methodology, its relevance to a project and ethical implications
- undertake a significant research project in education
- communicate the results of the research project and demonstrate the capacity to adhere to the conventions of research
- synthesise and communicate ideas at an advanced academic level.
Structure
The course consists of two units which will orient you to educational research and provide you with an understanding of educational research approaches and methodologies. You will apply this understanding in the implementation of a research project. It is through this project, leading to a research report of 10,000 words, that you will demonstrate your capacity to undertake and communicate high level research synthesis, analysis and evaluation.
Requirements
The course comprises 24 points structured into two units, each of 12 points.
You must complete:
The course progression mapcourse progression map (http://www.monash.edu.au/pubs/2019handbooks/maps/map-d4004.pdf) provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.
Progression to further studies
Successful completion of this course may provide a pathway to a higher degree by research:
- If you achieve a minimum mark of 70% in each unit you may apply for admission to 0079 Doctor of Philosophy.
- If you achieve a minimum mark of 65% in each unit you may apply for admission to 3204 Master of Education.
Successful completion of this course may also provide a pathway to the following master's coursework degrees, and if admitted, you may be eligible for credit: