Literacy Learning and Literacy Difficulties MA

University College London

Master

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Master

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

This Literacy Learning and Literacy Difficulties MA will provide students with a deeper understanding of the processes involved in learning to read, write and spell, the sources of difficulties, and approaches to intervention.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Gower Street, WC1E 6BT

Start date

On request

About this course

Graduates of this programme are currently working across a broad range of areas. Some are working as literacy co-ordinators and special educational needs co-ordinators, while others have jobs as literacy advisers and specialists. Graduates can also be found working as teachers and as independent literacy intervention tutors.

A minimum of a second-class Bachelor's degree from a UK university or overseas qualification of an equivalent standard and preferably some relevant experience working with children in schools.

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Subjects

  • Literacy
  • Literacy Development
  • Comprehension
  • Literacy Practice
  • IOE
  • Literacy interventions
  • Acquisition
  • Writing
  • Reading
  • Learning

Course programme

Core modules

There are two core modules and all students should take these to qualify for the MA. The dissertation or report are also compulsory. Both of these modules are taken in year one of the programme

  • Research Methods in Literacy
  • Literacy Development
Recommended optional modules include:
  • Reading and Spelling Difficulties
  • Literacy Practice in Writing and Comprehension

Students can also choose one or two optional Master's level modules from across the IOE offering.

Dissertation/report

All students submit either a 20,000-word dissertation (60 credits) or a report (30 credits).

Teaching and learning

Sessions for all modules are offered face-to-face in the evenings, supplemented by online discussion and reading. Dissertation/report group sessions are also delivered in the evening and are supplemented by one-to-one supervision. All 30-credit modules are assessed via the equivalent of a 4,000-word assignment.

Additional information

Overseas Fee -£18,240 (FT) £9,290 (PT)

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