Course code: 2499 + Clayton (off-campus/multi-mode) + Course Coordinator: Mr Graham Parr (Telephone (03) 9905 2854 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.
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.
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 |
Research
core unit |
Research
core unit |
Program
elective |
Program
elective |
Program
elective |
EDF6301 New literacy studies (12 points) |
EDF6301 New literacy studies (12 points) |
EDF6301 New literacy studies (12 points) |
EDF6307 Reading: theory, research and practice (12 points) |
EDF6307 Reading: theory, research and practice (12 points) |
EDF6307 Reading: theory, research and practice (12 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
Thesis 16,000 words (24 points) |
General elective unit (12 points) |
EDF6010/EDF6020
Professional project (A) or (B) (8000 words) |
Research core unit (a) Students enrolled in (option 1) or |
General
elective units Two units chosen from: |
Program elective unit Students are to choose at least one program elective unit selected from: Specialist elective units EDF6301 New literacy studies |
Option 2 One unit chosen from: 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. Check the timetable for unit availability via the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/students/current/timetables after 30 September.
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.
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. For further information, contact the Faculty of Education at your local Monash University campus.
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