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Master of Education (Literacy Studies)


General Information

Course code: 2499 + Clayton campus (off-campus learning) + Course coordinator - Dr Paul Richardson (telephone (03) 9905 2771 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited HECS places available + When HECS places have been allocated, full fees apply per course: $14,700 in 2002 (Australian residents); $20,550 for 2003 (international students)

Aims

The Master of Education (Literacy Studies) is designed to meet the needs of teachers, lecturers, trainers, educational administrators, policymakers and parents who wish to develop specialist knowledge and leadership expertise in the field of literacy studies.

Entry requirements

Applicants require:

Course outline

Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising:

Candidates who wish to proceed to doctoral-level studies (PhD or EdD) must meet the entrance requirements by having completed research at honours or masters level. To be eligible for doctoral-level studies, MEd candidates must take the research project option. They must achieve a grade of distinction or above for the project and an average of distinction or above in their units.

Research core unit

Students will complete one 12-point unit chosen from:

Program elective unit

Students are to choose at least one program elective unit selected from the designated list of MEd program electives timetabled for 2003.

Specialist elective units
General elective units
Choose up to two general elective units from:
Research project

The research core unit is a corequisite for the research project. It may be taken concurrently with the research project or completed prior to the commencement of the research project.
This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. Please check timetable for 2003 for unit availability via our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/.

Assessment

Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.

Length of course/workload required

The Master of Education (Literacy studies) requires a minimum of at least 18 months (three semesters) of full-time study and no more than four years of part-time study. Each of the units is of one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

Advanced standing for previous study

Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Students who are trained Reading Recovery teachers may seek credit of one unit (12 credit points) toward the award of the masters degree. Applicants should apply for credit/RPL prior to enrolment. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education, Monash University, Clayton campus.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone (03) 9905 2688 or email info@education.monash.edu.au or visit our website at www.education.monash.edu.au/.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 25 October 2002.

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