301683 v.3 Master of Philosophy (Mathematics Education)

MPhil(Curtin)

Course CRICOS Code: 061507A
Registered full-time Duration for International Onshore Students on student visas: 2 Years

Introduction

This research course consists of a thesis involving a study of an applied nature relevant to the student's own teaching situation. The thesis is related to the Centre's areas of research specialisation including teaching and learning, constructivism, school leadership, classroom environments, evaluation and assessment, curriculum and computing and technology education.

Course Entry Requirements/Prerequisites

A minimum entry requirement of four years of baccalareate study including a degree and teaching qualification plus experience in science, mathematics and/or education.

Duration and Availability

The course is by research and normally requires one to two years of full-time or equivalent part-time study.

Course Organisation

This course is studied as a research degree, The content of the degree should be determined in consultation with the postgraduate coordinator, Science and Mathematics Education Centre. Students without prior studies in research methods and statistical data analysis will be required to undertake relevant preparatory units. This will increase the stated course duration.

Additional Course Expenses

Students may be expected to purchase a number of textbooks, readers and other essential study materials.

Course Structure Disclaimer

Curtin University reserves the right to alter the internal composition of any course to ensure learning outcomes retain maximum relevance. Any changes to the internal composition of a course will protect the right of students to complete the course within the normal timeframe and will not result in additional cost to students through a requirement to undertake additional units.

Course Structure				Hrs/Wk	Credit

303019	v.2		Master Thesis - Mathematics Education

Availability

Year	Location	Period	All*	Internal	Partially Online Internal^	External	Fully Online#
2010	Bentley Campus	Research Term 1	Y
2010	Bentley Campus	Research Term 2	Y

The information displayed above refers to study periods and locations where the course is available for first time entry. Students are normally only offered or admitted to a course once.

*The course itself may not be available either solely internally or externally but individual units may be offered in either or both of those modes. Prospective students should contact the Course Coordinator for further information.

^Course and associated units are offered in this mode permitting International Onshore student enrolment.

#Course and associated units are offered in this online only mode and DO NOT permit International Onshore student enrolment.