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Major Thesis - Education (EDUC90356)
Masters time-based researchOn Campus (Parkville)
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Gosia Klatt
Overview
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Candidates undertaking the Master of Education degree by Research will undertake an independent research investigation. It is expected that students will complete a thesis ranging between 20,000- 22,000 words for external examination.
- The thesis can be completed in 12 months (full time) or 24 months (part time).
- To be eligible to submit a thesis for examination, candidates must be enrolled in their course for a minimum period of six months full time equivalent.
- A six month extension may be requested.
- In the six months prior to submission of their thesis candidates must present their research findings at a public completion seminar attended by their Advisory Committee.
- Candidates will be examined on the basis of their thesis which is examined externally.
- The thesis should normally be 20,000 - 22,000 words in length excluding tables, illustrations and bibliography.
- Refer to the University policy library and the Graduate Research Hub for further information regarding candidature, academic progress, ethics, thesis preparation and examination.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, candidates should have:
- Advanced theoretical understanding and knowledge of current research, debates, policies and practices within a specialised area of education to identify a knowledge gap
- Advanced knowledge of educational research principles and methods to design a defensible research study
- Advanced understanding of the ethical implications of designing and conducting research investigations within an educational context and/or to address an educational problem
- Advanced cognitive and technical skills to plan and successfully execute a substantial piece of research that makes a contribution to knowledge
- Advanced written skills to present a theoretically sound and methodologically defensible research investigation
- Communication and technical skills to present a coherent and sustained argument and to disseminate research findings to the wider academic community as well as other professional practitioners
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, it is expected that candidates will possess the following generic skills:
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Admission into the 960BA Master of Education
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90419 | Education Research Methodology |
July (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
February (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
AND
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90558 | Education Research Design |
Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Year Long (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
37.5 |
OR
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90931 | Education Research Design Part 1 | Semester 2 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
18.75 |
EDUC90932 | Education Research Design Part 2 | Semester 1 (Early-Start) (Dual-Delivery - Parkville) |
18.75 |
AND
Full time candidates complete their coursework component over 6 months; part time students over 12 months.
AND
Candidates must hold a Weighted Average Mark of at least 75 in the coursework component to be eligible to proceed to the thesis.
Corequisites
Non-allowed subjects
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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A thesis on an approved topic
| N/A | 100% |
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Evaluation
Last updated: 10 February 2024