MScLanguage and Literacy
Study location | United Kingdom, Sheffield |
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Type | Master courses, full-time |
Nominal duration | 1 year |
Study language | English |
Awards | MSc |
Entry qualification | Undergraduate diploma (or higher) At least a 2:1 degree in a relevant discipline such as speech and language therapy/ pathology, linguistics, education or psychology The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. |
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Language requirements | English IELTS: 7.0 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component |
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Other requirements | At least 2 reference(s) must be provided. These should be supplied and signed by academic staff at institutions where you have studied previously. They must be presented on the official letter-headed paper of the relevant institution. If you have been out of education for the last two years, you can send one academic reference plus one from your current employer if you wish. CV |
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Overview
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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