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: $15,750 in 2003 (Australian residents); $22,875 for 2004 (international students)
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.
Applicants require:
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.
| Option one |
Research
core unit (12 pts) |
| Option two |
Research
core unit (12 pts) |
| Option three |
Research
core unit (12 pts) |
| Research core unit |
Students
to complete at least one unit selected from: |
| Program elective unit |
Students
are to choose at least one program elective unit selected from: |
| Specialist elective units |
EDF6301
New literacy studies |
| General elective units |
Option 1 Two units chosen from: Option 2 One unit chosen from: Option 3 No general electives |
| 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 unit availability via our website at
http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/timetables/ after 30 September.
Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.
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.
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 informationFurther 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 http://www.education.monash.edu.au/. Completed applicationsCompleted applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800 by 24 October 2003. |
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