Master of Education (Studies in Literacy)

Overview

• Ideal for education professionals who want to extend their knowledge of literacy and literacy development.
• Study current and historical literacy issues and specialise in a specific area of interest.
• Prepares you to meet the changing demands of government policy in literacy.
• Commonwealth Supported Places available for Australian citizens and permanent visa holders, and New Zealand citizens (subject to change).

QUT course code	ED79
Attendance	Part-time or Full-time
Course duration	1 year full-time 2 years part-time
Start month	2013 February, July
Delivery	On campus Kelvin Grove External Online
Faculty	Faculty of Education
Course contact	Student Business Services (SBS) Admissions: Email: askqut@qut.edu.au Telephone: +61 7 3138 2000
Careers	Educator Teacher Trainer

Details

This study area is designed to meet the needs of beginning and experienced teachers as well as other educators who have a strong interest in the literacy development of their students and clients.

You will study four core units which will engage you with current and historical issues and debates, as well as specific, more specialised areas of interest within the broad domain of literacy. You will examine current issues such as strong moves world-wide to standardise literacy curriculum and assessment and how you can productively and ethically address linguistic and social diversity in your context.

Career outcomes

Master of Education (Studies in Literacy) will increase your expertise in current issues in literacy education that will prepare you to meet the changing demands of government policy and social diversity in the contemporary workplace. Graduates have found that studying in this area brings the satisfaction that comes with ongoing professional development and the confidence and expertise that helps them to take on leadership and coaching roles in literacy education and/or to pursue further postgraduate study.  

Recommended course combinations

Literacy units can be chosen as electives in conjunction with core units in Early Childhood, Leadership and Management, and Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL).

Units

In the Studies in Literacy study area you are required to complete the two (2) MEd core units:

• EDN610 Professional Dialogues in Education
• EDN611 Professional Applications of Research

plus the four (4) Studies in Literacy study area core units

• CLN652 Literacies for English Language Learners
• CLN654 Functional Grammar for Reading and Writing
• CLN660 Literacy Development and Performance
• SPN647 Understanding Reading and Writing Difficulties

as well as two (2) option units. (a total of 96 credit points).

Please find important information about the study area and unit availabilities in the 'All course structures' link below.

Entry requirements

An appropriate four (4) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean or a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent at a standard acceptable to the Executive Dean PLUS at least one year of appropriate professional or industrial experience.  (Applicants who have completed a three (3) year Bachelor degree or equivalent are asked to supply an original copy of a letter from their employer outlining details of their employment history)

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Course fees

Your actual fees may vary depending on which units you choose. All fees are based on current fixed fee prices. We review fees annually.

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Scholarships and financial support

You can apply for scholarships to help you with study and living costs.

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You may also be eligible for Centrelink payments