| MEd(Res) 80 credit points
Duration 2.5 years full-time and 5 years part-time Available
at Ballarat Campus VIC (Aquinas) Overview The Master’s program by research is completed by a research thesis on an approved topic under the guidance of a staff supervisor. For some students relevant courses taught at the University (or more rarely at other institutions) may be prescribed after consideration of a candidate's background studies and research experience. The Master of Education (Research) program provides opportunities for suitably qualified people to undertake advanced studies in education leading, for suitable candidates, into a doctoral program. AdmissionApplication forms are available from the Research Services website: www.acu.edu.au/research, or by email to Res.Cand@patrick.acu.edu.au. Australian citizens and Permanent Residents apply directly to the relevant state ACU Research Services Office. International applicants apply directly to the Research Services Office on the Melbourne Campus (St Patrick’s). Ballarat
Campus Vic (Aquinas) and Melbourne Campus Vic (St Patrick's) Brisbane
Campus Qld (McAuley at Banyo) Canberra
Campus ACT (Signadou), North Sydney Campus NSW (MacKillop) and Applications
are encouraged from persons who have a first degree or postgraduate diploma
in the relevant area and appropriate professional experience. It is likely
that the backgrounds of candidates will vary considerably. An offer of
a place is subject to availability of relevant staff supervision in a
student's chosen field of research. Before
making an application to enrol prospective candidates are encouraged to
discuss a proposal with the coordinator of research programs at the relevant
campus.
Special AdmissionApplicants
whose educational qualifications do not satisfy the requirements for admission
but who have a sound and sufficient basis for application based on previous
studies or experience may be granted admission. Candidates
without the necessary academic background in the area of study in which
they intend to research may be required to undertake specific units of
study as a pre-requisite for admission. FeesAustralian
and New Zealand citizens and permanent residents undertaking this course
are liable for the Higher Education Contribution Scheme (HECS), the Student
Services Fee (SSF) and the Goods and Services Tax (GST). International
students undertaking the course pay full international tuition fees.
ScholarshipsPlease see the Postgraduate Research Scholarships Section. Unit OfferingsUnit
offerings will vary subject to student demand and lecturer availability. Stage 1 Research Methods Units EDFD632 Reading and Interpreting Research in Education EDFD633 Methods of Educational Research The first unit is the same as that completed by candidates in the Master of Education (Coursework). It addresses issues of what constitutes research knowledge, the methods and processes of educational research, and reading, interpreting and reviewing educational research. Students will commence work on their literature review during this unit. The second unit addresses the specifics of the techniques and processes of educational research. Students can have opportunity to study specialised approaches to research. Students would be expected to design their study and write the justification of the methodology and methods during this unit. Stage 2 The Major ThesisEDCU614 Major Thesis (full-time) or EDCU615 Major Thesis (part-time) The research thesis component of the course is a 40,000 word dissertation. Requirements for Completion of AwardSatisfactory completion of 80 credit points consisting of: · EDFD632 and EDFD633 (10cp each); · a supervised thesis (60cp).
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