Education

Today's educators are expected to be lifelong learners, able to adapt to global changes in education where routines and boundaries are often challenged.You will explore the relationship between research and practice, encouraging you to analyse issues of interest to you.

If you have an interest in research, but have not completed a major research project and would like to eventually progress to doctoral studies in education - this course is suited to you.You will complete two coursework units, including a compulsory core research methods unit, and a thesis of up to 20-25,000 words.

We provide a wide range of specialisations to suit your career aspirations.

Structure

This course consists of a:

• research and thesis component
• coursework component.

Course requirements

You must, in consultation with and under the direct supervision of a member/s of the academic staff:

a. complete two postgraduate-level coursework units chosen in consultation with their supervisor/s.

Students are strongly encouraged to complete:

• EDF5613 Research approaches in education
• one other unit related to the field of proposed research from those listed on the faculty's graduate coursework units webpage.

Alternatively students can complete:

• one appropriate 12-point research unit from the research methodology unit list.
• one other unit related to the field of proposed research from those listed on the faculty's graduate coursework units webpage.

b. carry out a program of research on an agreed topic approved by the faculty for a specified period, including attending and/or presenting at seminars and other related activities as indicated by the faculty.

c. submit for assessment a thesis of 20,000 - 25,000 words on the program of research which meets the requirements of the examiners. Submission of a thesis including published works may be permitted.

Research topics are available in most of the faculty's areas of research strength, depending on supervision and resource availability. For more detail refer to the Faculty of Education Graduate Research website.

Qualifications

All applicants must be able to demonstrate a capacity to carry out independent research and have adequate training and ability to pursue the proposed course of study. See the Section 2.1 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

English requirements

Sound English language skills are required for academic programs at Monash University. See the Section 2.2 of the Graduate Research Handbooks for detailed information.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.