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Master of Education (Literacy Studies)

General information

Course code: 2499 + Clayton (off-campus/multi-mode) + Course coordinator: Dr Paul Richardson (telephone (03) 9905 2771 or (03) 9905 2819 for initial inquiries)

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

Admission requirements

To be eligible for admission to the course, applicants must hold either an approved three-year bachelors degree and an approved fourth year of study, or an approved four-year bachelors degree, or have qualifications or experience considered by the faculty board to be equivalent to, or a satisfactory substitute for, the above awards.

Course outline

Students are required to successfully complete 72 credit points comprising one of the following three options:

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Research core unit (12 pts)

Research core unit (12 pts)

Research core unit (12 pts)

Program elective (12 pts)

Program elective (12 pts)

Program elective (12 pts)

EDF6301 New literacy studies (12 pts)

EDF6301 New literacy studies (12 pts)

EDF6301 New literacy studies (12 pts)

EDF6307 Reading: theory, research and practice (12 pts)

EDF6307 Reading: Theory, research and practice (12 pts)

EDF6307 Reading: theory, research and practice (12 pts)

General elective unit (12 pts)

General elective unit (12 pts)

Thesis 12,000-15,000 words (24 pts)

General elective unit (12 pts)

EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B) (6000 words) (12 pts)


Research core unit
Students to complete at least one unit selected from: EDF6001 Embarking on educational research EDF6003 Approaching social and educational enquiry
Program elective unit
Students are to choose at least one program elective unit selected from: EDF6123 Developing the reflective practitioner EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference EDF6441 Issues in educational multimedia EDF6601 Studies in special education/inclusion EDF6702 Internationalising the curriculum EDF6751 Gender and education EDF6810 Education, work organisation and workplace change EDF6821 Policy and governance
Specialist elective units
EDF6301 New literacy studies EDF6307 Reading: theory, research and practice

General elective units
Option 1
Two units chosen from: EDF6308 School literacy practices (P 12) EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference or any other postgraduate unit as approved by the course coordinator
Option 2
One unit chosen from: EDF6308 School literacy practices (P 12) EDF6236 Language, society and cultural difference or any other postgraduate unit as approved by the course coordinator, Plus EDF6010/EDF6020 Professional project (A) or (B)
Option 3
No general electives Plus Thesis
Research thesis
The research core unit is a corequisite for the research thesis. It may be taken concurrently with the research thesis or completed prior to the commencement of the research thesis.

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 the timetable for 2003 for unit availability via our website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.

Length of course/workload required

The Master of Education (Literacy Studies) may be taken either full-time or part-time. It is expected that full-time candidates will complete all requirements within 18 months (three semesters) while part-time candidates should complete all requirements within three years. The expected number of study hours per week for a full-time student is 48.

Advanced standing (credits/exemptions)

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 for 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 at your local Monash University campus.

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