Overview

Massey University’s Master of Education - Literacy Education will develop your skills in the analysis, synthesis and critical evaluation of research on the development of reading and writing ability. Learn to evaluate how theory and research can affect literacy development and instructional practices. There’s a particular focus on preventing and intervening in literacy learning difficulties.

Literacy is one of the big issues in education, with questions such as, what’s the best way to teach literacy? How do children, teenagers and adults develop their literacy knowledge? With the Master of Education (Literacy Education) you’ll critically engage with the research and scholarship in this field.

Career

The Master of Education (Literacy Education) will enhance your career as a teaching practitioner in a range of educational contexts and sectors by developing your knowledge of literacy and its teaching. It can also lead to literacy leadership roles across a range of organisations or to advanced academic study.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Literacy Education

Teaching Students with Literacy Learning Difficulties

The Nature, Prevention and Remediation of Literacy Learning Difficulties

Teaching Writing in the Classroom

Theory

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-02-03 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-27 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Disciplines

Education Literacy Education View 16 other Masters in Education in New Zealand

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

Other requirements

General requirements

To enter the Master of Education (Teaching and Learning) you will have been awarded or qualified for:

the Bachelor of Education with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, or
any other bachelor’s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and hold a professional qualification in teaching, or
any other bachelor’s degree with a grade average in the highest level courses of at least a B, or equivalent, and have professional experience relevant to the intended postgraduate subject, or
If you do not have a Bachelor of Education or equivalent, you will need to supply a copy of your curriculum vitae (CV). Your CV should show your strong interest in knowledge and practice of pedagogy (teaching and learning).
verified copies of all academic transcripts for studies taken at all other universities
you must meet Massey University's English language standards.

Tuition Fee

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International

50500 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 50500 NZD per year during 24 months.
National

7349 NZD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 7349 NZD per year during 24 months.

National: $7,349.90 to $9,222.00
International: $50,500 to $63,000

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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Scholarships Information

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