Master of Education for 2013

Why study Master of Education?

Education is a broad and evolving field which has a significant impact on all facets of society. The Monash Master of Education has been designed to accommodate a range of specialisations to suit the career and individual aspirations of people interested in and passionate about education.

Students are encouraged to think about the relationship between research and practice, and to develop critical and analytical skills in discussing relevant and substantive research in both areas of specific interest and in wider and more general debates.

The program is an excellent choice for teachers and other educators, educational administrators, managers and policy makers, and others interested or involved in learning and development. Whether you are working within the private or public sector, or in the wider educational community, masters programs have the flexibility and breadth to accommodate your needs. The program design is flexible, so you can tailor a program to suit your specific needs. All students complete a core research methodology unit chosen from a suite which gives you an introduction to key social and educational research methods. You will also choose a number of elective units, and have the option of completing a professional project or a minor research thesis in an area that interests you.

There are three key options in the Master of Education degree, depending on what you aim to achieve.

• Option 1: six units, comprising one research core unit and five elective units
• Option 2: five units, comprising one research core unit and four elective units plus a professional project (8000 words)
• Option 3: four units, comprising one research core unit and three elective units plus a minor research thesis (16,000 words).

Option 3 provides a great introduction to formal research in education, and can act as a pathway into the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program, provided the grade point entry requirements for that program are met. To undertake the minor research thesis, it is expected that you will have a Distinction average in your first four units.

Students may wish to focus their studies on a certain field of expertise when undertaking their Master of Education. If this is the case, you have the option to enrol in a series of units which make up a designated specialisation. The specialisation is formed by the choice of elective units. A wide range of optional specialist pathways are currently available. For a description of these specialist pathways, please visit Postgraduate specialisation pathways web page

If you choose a specialist pathway, this will be indicated on your academic transcript and printed on your testamur.

For more information on the course structure visit the coursemap page.

[This course does not provide a recognised initial teaching qualification. Students seeking an initial teaching qualification should visit the faculty website for information on the faculty's Graduate Diploma of Education programs.]