Education Studies

Please note:

this course does not provide a recognised initial teaching qualification.

Students seeking an initial teaching qualification should refer to the Master of Teaching course.This course is designed to orient students to the field of education at a postgraduate level.

It is suited to students who have a first qualification in a discipline other than education.

It is also a pathway for students who do not yet meet the entry requirements for the Master of Education.It provides you with an understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in education and of educational contexts and systems, locally and globally.

It develops knowledge and understanding of major theoretical and professional debates in specialist areas within the field of education and locates these within contemporary research.

Through your studies, you will:

Structure

The course consists of two units which develop your understanding of concepts and contemporary issues in education and of educational contexts and systems, locally and globally, and your knowledge and understanding of the major theoretical and professional debates in specialist areas within the field of education, and locates these within contemporary research.The course progression map provides guidance on unit enrolment for each semester of study.

Qualifications

Applicants must have successfully completed a recognised bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification with a pass (50%) average. Alternatively, applicants with 5 years of relevant full-time informal learning, with a recommendation letter or reference from an employer, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

English requirements

Applicants must also meet the English language requirements.

University entrance requirements

Minimum entrance requirements for admission to Monash University Australia.

Learning outcomes

These course outcomes are aligned with the Australian Qualifications Framework level 8 and Monash Graduate Attributes. Upon successful completion of this course it is expected that you will be able to:

1.

acquire knowledge of foundational concepts and knowledge traditions in education

2.

demonstrate an understanding of recent issues and debates in policy and practice in education

3.

apply critical perspectives in your evaluation of substantive and contemporary issues and ideas in education

4.

demonstrate analytical skills in evaluating, synthesising and communicating academic concepts through learning and assessment tasks

5.

demonstrate confidence in academic literacy and demonstrate engagement at an advanced academic level.