Students must also achieve a grade of H2A or better in the research method subject before being permitted to undertake the thesis component. Students achieving a grade of H2B may be allowed to undertake the thesis if they have the explicit support of their supervisor that they are capable of doing so. Students achieving a grade of less than H2B may be required to convert from a research masters to a coursework only degree.
Wherever possible, students should take the research method subject just prior to the commencement of the thesis.
Students are required to undertake 100 points of study, consisting of a thesis of 20,000 words with a research methodology component (75 points) and 25 points of coursework selected from the list of 25-point subjects below. Students must publicly present a research paper in the last six months of their candidature.
Subject Semester Credit Points
460-616 Flexible Learning Environments
This subject analyses educational approaches to the use of social software and personal learning devices in online, digital and mobile communication technologies across primary, secondary, tertiary and industry based educational settings. It investig... Semester 1 25
460-625 Negotiated Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
460-627 Minor Project in Education
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 12.50
460-626 Negotiated Project in Education 2
An individually negotiated project relating to education, in which the student undertakes a theoretical study (eg., a substantial critical review of a particular body of literature), a research project relating to educational practice, or an approved... Semester 1, Semester 2, Summer 25
485-601 Online Education and Training
Survey information technologies used for online educational communication. Use and evaluate software and software packages for online education. Study strategies for teaching and learning online and develop an implementation plan for teaching and lea... Semester 2 25
485-602 Cyber Culture and Education
Cultural analysis of the use of information and communications technology in industry, domestic and educational settings, identifying historical and theoretical perspectives on computer- mediated communication and computer and network aided practice;... Semester 1 25
485-829
Teaching With Information Technology
The use of computers for educational purposes with emphasis on current research and educational philosophies of learning and teaching; current and potential uses in key learning areas. Implications for education of technological change, resourcing an... Semester 2 25
485-833 Multimedia and the Web for Education
The subject focuses on the role of multimedia and the web for human communication and learning in educational contexts. The subject is suitable for all educators interested in combining practical activities with learning about associated techniques a... Semester 1 25
485-837
ICT and Curriculum
An advanced examination of the use of computers within primary and secondary education begun in Teaching With Information Technology with a specialisation in one of these areas. A detailed investigation of the role and use of computers in a selected ... Semester 1 25
Students may not select subjects already taken within the Postgraduate Certificate/Diploma in Computer Education, and equivalent subjects for which the content has major overlap with specific subjects in the above list. Approved research methodology studies and thesis
Subject Semester Credit Points
460-681
Minor Thesis - Education (RM)
No description available RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year N/A
460-607
Minor Thesis - Education
No description available RHD First Half Year, RHD Second Half Year N/A
