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MScLanguage and Literacy

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Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

Core modules

All students take modules in:
Spoken and Written Language
Literacy 1: Assessment and Constructs
Literacy 2: Difficulties and Intervention
Developing an Evidence Base for Practice

You’ll also take the following modules:
Developing an Evidence Base for Practice
Research Methods
Two option modules
Research Dissertation

Optional modules

Students on the PGDip and MSc also take optional modules, from a range offered both within the department and across other departments in the University.

Teaching

Online course material, including activities and access to journals
Study block attendance with lectures, tutorials and practical workshops
Each module has a study blocks of one to two days – these are held throughout the year. Some of these are held at weekends to enable those in full-time employment to attend. Attendance at these study blocks is expected. However, students who are based out of the UK, or who have special circumstances, can be exempted from these

Assessment

All modules are assessed by some form of written work, for example:
Essays
Case studies
Data analysis
Other activities

Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you
Apply now! Fall semester 2023/24
Application period has ended
Notes
Please see the university profile or contact us for the deadlines that apply to you