3741 Master in Regional and Community Development — course map
For students commencing in 2011
The following course information is provided in addition to the official Monash Handbook entry for this course
and is subject to change.
Students who commenced their studies prior to 2011 should check their course requirements in the Archived
handbook for the relevant year, or contact their Course/Pathway Adviser.
Duration of study (years)
Study mode and location
3 years PT
Off-campus (Gippsland)
Option 1
Year
1
Year
2
Year
3
EDF6806 *
Sustainable community development (12 pts)
APG4807 *
Participatory planning: Local, national and
international perspectives (12 pts)
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Two 12 point elective units from the list below
(2 x12pts)
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Two 12 point elective units from the list below
(2 x12pts)
Option 2
EDF6806 *
Sustainable community development (12 pts)
APG4807 *
Participatory planning: Local, national and international
perspectives (12 pts)
EDF6007 Qualitative approaches to research (12 pts)
or APG5869 Research methods(12pts) plus
#
One 12 point elective unit from the list below (12pts)
EDF6031 Masters thesis part 1 (12 pts) plus
EDF6032 Masters thesis part 2 (12 pts) [Total 24 pts]
OR
APG5868 Research practicum (24 pts)
Notes:
* Core units
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Electives available to Regional & Community Development students
• EDF6007 Qualitative approaches to research (Semester 1 or 2) — 12 credit point unit
• EDF6010 Professional project (A) (Semester 1) — 12 credit point unit
• EDF6020 Professional project (B) (Semester 2) — 12 credit point unit
• EDF6801 Learning at work in the knowledge economy (Semester 2) — 12 credit point unit
• EDF6802 Adult education and training: theories and practices (Semester 1) — 12 credit point unit
• EDF6810 Navigating education and work: global perspectives, local practices (Sem 2) — 12 credit point unit
• APG4809 Advocacy for community rights (Semester 1) — 12 credit point unit
• APG5893 Australian Indigenous Women (Semester 1) — 12 credit point unit
• APG5867 Research practicum (Semester 2) — 12 credit point unit
• APG5868 Research practicum (Semester 1 & 2) — 24 credit point unit
• APG5869 Research methods (Semester 1 or 2) — 12 credit point unit
• Please note: Other electives may be taken from the lists of units available at Masters level in Arts or Education
subject to negotiation with Professor Margaret Somerville or Dr Olga Bursian.
Alternative exit(s)
Students obtaining at least a credit average can exit:
ƒ after 24 points of study with the Graduate Certificate of Regional and Community Development
ƒ after 48 points of study with the Graduate Diploma of Regional and Community Development
3742 Graduate Diploma in Regional and Community Development (48 credit points)
Duration of study (years)
Study mode and location
2 years PT
Off-campus (Gippsland)
Students are required to complete the following compulsory units:
EDF6806 Sustainable Community Development (12pts)
APG4807 Participatory Planning: local, national and international perspectives (12pts)
+ 24 credit points of approved Regional and Community Development electives.
3743 Graduate Certificate in Regional and Community Development (24 credit points)
Duration of study (years)
Study mode and location
1 year PT
Off-campus (Gippsland)
Students are required to complete the following compulsory units:
EDF6806 Sustainable Community Development (12pts)
APG4807 Participatory Planning: local, national and international perspectives (12pts)
Course/pathway advisers: Professor Margaret Somerville;or Dr Olga Bursian