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Graduate Certificate in Literacy

Overview

The Graduate Certificate in Literacy is designed to provide a specialist qualification in the area of Literacy Education for teachers interested in qualifying in this area. This is offered using online delivery methods.

Entry Requirements

Entry is available to candidates who satisfy the University's entry requirements for Graduate Certificates (i.e. a three-year degree or equivalent).

Advanced Standing

Students who wish to continue onto the MEd program will receive 24 credit points of advanced standing for subjects completed in a Graduate Certificate program, provided the candidate has not formally graduated with the Graduate Certificate award and meets the normal Masters entry requirements. If the candidate has formally received the Graduate Certificate, up to 16 credit points of advanced standing will be granted towards the MEd.

Course Program

Subject Name Credit Points
EDGR911 Teaching Reading 8
EDGR912 Teaching Writing 8
plus one of the following
EDGA959 Adult Literacy 8
EDGA971 Assessment and evaluation of language and literacy 8
EDGA987 Children's Literature 8
 
 
 

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