sity el ourne FACULTY OF EDUCATION Postgraduat Handbook CONTENTS Page Page Welcome to the University of MelbourneSection 1 Postgraduate Certificate and Diploma Section 3 The Melbourne Experience 1.2 Courses Important Dates 2002 1.2 Graduate Certificate in Early Childhood Studies 3.2 Services and facilities 1.4 Graduate Certificate of Training and Development 3.2 Scholarships for international students 1.5 Postgraduate Certificate in Educational Studies Scholarships for Australian Students 1.7 (TESOL)/(Modern Languages Education) 3.3 The International Centre 1.7 Postgraduate Certificate in Mathematics and Mathematics Education 3.4 Fees 1.8 Living and Working in Australia 1.8 Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education 3.5 English language requirements 1.9 Postgraduate Certificate in Science Education Accommodation 1.11 (Physics) 3.8 Types of Courses Offered 1.11 Postgraduate Certificate in Science (Teaching) 3.9 Applying for Courses (international students) 1.12 Postgraduate Certificate of Education and Training 3.9 Postgraduate Diploma in Assessment and The Faculty of Education: General Information Section 2 Evaluation 3.11 A Message from the Dean 2.1 Postgraduate Diploma in Computer Education 3.12 A Message from the Associate Dean Postgraduate Diploma in Educational (Research and Graduate Studies) 2.2 Administration 3.13 Faculty of Education Postgraduate Courses 2.2 Postgraduate Diploma in Educational Studies 3.15 Where to go for Advice and Course Information 2.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Mathematics and Information Guides and Publications produced Mathematics Education 3.21 by the Faculty Office 2.3 Postgraduate Diploma in Professional Studies The Role of the Faculty Office 2.3 in Education 3.22 Students Responsibilities 2.4 Postgraduate Diploma of Education and Training 3.23 2.4 Application for Entry into Courses 2.4 Higher Degree Courses Section 4 Enrolment Information Full-time and Part-time Enrolment 2.4 Master of Education 4.2 Adding and Cancelling Subjects 2.4 Master of Assessment and Evaluation 4.7 Deferment 2.6 Master of Early Childhood Studies 4.10 2.6 Master of Early Intervention 4.11 Leave of Absence Discontinuation of Studies 2.6 Master of Education of the Hearing Impaired 4.13 Fees, HECS and Financial Assistance 2.6 Master of Educational Management 4.16 2.7 Master of Educational Psychology 4.17 Computer Literacy External Mode of Delivery 2.7 Master of Environment 4.19 English Language Requirements 2.10 Master of Gifted Education 4.19 Police Clearance 2.10 Master of Information Technology In Education 4.21 Assessment and Academic Progress 2.11 Master of Modern Languages Education 4.25 Academic Misconduct 2.12 Master of Special/Inclusive Education 4.26 Unsatisfactory Progress 2.12 Master of Student Welfare 4.28 2.12 Master of TESOL 4.30 Study Skills Policy on Credit for Previous Study 2.12 Master of Training and Development 4.32 Further Study Options 2.12 Doctor of Education 4.34 2.13 Doctor of Educational Psychology 4.37 Timetables Attendance at Lectures 2.12 Doctor of Philosophy (Education) 4.40 Community Access Program 2.13 Libraries 2.13 Subject Descriptions Section 5 Principal Dates for 2002 Academic Year 2.13 Index of Subjects In Numerical Order Section 6 Departments and Centres of Research in the Index of Subjects in Alphabetical Order Section 7 Faculty 2.14 Welcome University Melbourne As a postgraduate student at the V The largest program in Australia of investment In the University of Melbourne you Join development of multimedia courseware and online an enriching collegial learning environments for on-campus students. community including world- These and other hallmarks of academic excellence make class researchers and fellow the University of Melbourne one of only a small number research students. The of Australian universities able to realistically aspire to University undertakes research becoming internationally competitive at the highest and training of international level.The University provides excellent support and significance and quality across a facilities for postgraduate students ranging from the range of disciplines, and ranks best In multimedia and internationally acclaimed among Australia's largest academic staff to the School of Graduate Studies (SGS), h organisations. researc the Graduate Centre, and the University of Melbourne Melbourne is one of Australia s leading universities. In Postgraduate Association (UMPA). 2001 it has: SGS, located in the Graduate Centre, Is a focal point for ✓ The highest level of research funding and research postgraduate students. A key goal for the School Is to higher degree completions of any Australian foster collegiality and broaden the horizons for university; postgraduate students, both academically and culturally. To this end the SGS offers a program of ✓ The largest scholarship program of any Australian lectures and events which recognise cultural diversity university, ranging from highly prestigious and the Internationalisation of research. With the Melbourne National Scholarships that attract some of University of Melbourne Postgraduate Association, the the very best students from all Australian states, to SGS co-manages the Graduate Centre, which provides substantial numbers of equity and access postgraduate students with support and a lively scholarships that make study in the University of stimulating environment. The Graduate Centre has a bar Melbourne possible for qualified students from and bistro, a loft and quiet study rooms, seminar rooms community groups and regions characterised by low and conference facilities, a print room, a study centre higher education participation; and student carrels. ✓ Outstanding academic staff, including two Nobel When you enter the University of Melbourne you enter Laureates engaged in teaching and research through an International world of learning. I look forward to three year, part-time contracts; and welcoming you to this distinguished university. Alan D. Gilbert 1.1 WELCOME TO TNE UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE IMPORTANT DATES 2002 Dates for applications Students are advised to submit their applications by the following dates: V For coursework programs commencing Semester 1, 2002: 26 October 2001 V For coursework programs commencing Semester 2, 2002: 31 May 2002 Research applications are accepted all year. Scholarship applications Closing dates for applications vary according to the scholarship applied for, type of course, and entry point (eg. Semester 1, Semester 2 or other entry point). See Scholarships section for details on individual scholarships. Vice-Chancellor For those moments when peace and quiet are called for, solitude can be found in Melbourne's parks and gardens. Few cities in the world have looked after their natural environment with such care. When it's time for THE MELBOURNE celebrating, a club or other nightspot is close at hand. And to take you where you want to go is an efficient, EXPERIENCE cheap public transport system. Why Study in Melbourne? Studying in Melbourne is not just an educational choice, it's a lifestyle choice. Melbourne is Australia's most cosmopolitan city. It is home to people from over 100 nations. Languages and cultures mix easily. Friendships are formed that span VICTORIA the globe. Living and studying in Melbourne guarantees a lifelong network of friends and professional Victoria is the smallest State on the Australian mainland colleagues. and is the most densely populated and urbanised. A multicultural State with more than a quarter of its population having been born overseas, there are more THE CITY OF MELBOURNE than 100 different nationalities represented among Victoria s residents, creating a vibrant and diverse Melbourne is a safe city. Whether you are walking the cultural life. The State s economic life is equally rich, streets, travelling on public transport, shopping or with its extensive manufacturing and commercial eating with friends, you will feel secure. The public activities, and its position as headquarters for many transport system runs smoothly, the shops sell leading Australian and multinational corporations. everything imaginable and the variety of food is second- to-none. The climate is moderate with crisp winters, cool springs, long, hot summers and an even longer balmy autumn. Melbourne has the most moderate climate of all of the major Australian cities. It doesn't get as hot as the northern cities, nor as cold as some of the inland cities. RESEARCH PERFORMANCE Within an hour or so of Melbourne lie some of the most The University of Melbourne is playing a leading role in scenic spots in Australia. Beaches, rainforests, Australia's largest and most sophisticated biomedical mountains, lakes, in fact just about every type of research and biotechnological development — the $400 environment you can imagine. You can hire a car or million Bio21 project. Bio21 is designed to take catch a train or bus. It's a great way to escape your Australia's cutting-edge biomedical research and studies for a short time. technology into commercial development. It's a project Something for everyone that consolidates Melbourne as Australia's leading Melbourne has something for everyone and for every research university and emphasises our commitment to occasion. For those interested in the arts, it has world- the spirit of entrepreneurship. class theatre, concerts and galleries. Lovers of sport can attend world-class sporting events such as the Formula Patenting Knowledge One Grand Prix, the Australian Tennis Open, and the The University