Masters degrees by coursework
Master of Arts (Deaf Studies) – Melbourne (Bundoora) (HMAC)
Master of Education – Melbourne (Bundoora) (HMEDC)
Coordinator: Professor Janet Branson
Tel: (03) 9479 2283 (Voice and TTY)
Email: nids@latrobe.edu.au
Duration: 1-2 years full-time, 3-4 years part-time
These programs are designed for professionals with a particular interest in furthering their knowledge in the professional practice and/or theoretical knowledge of education and deaf studies and language studies. Students may complete the degree in a variety of research and coursework modes. The research modes are found in the research section of this Handbook.
Admission requirements
Candidates with a three-year bachelor degree are eligible for entry to a two-year program (240 credit points). Applicants to the one-year program or part 2 (120 credit points) should have a Bachelor of Education, an honours degree, or a specialised graduate diploma from a recognised university or institution.
Course structure – part 1 (120 credit points)
Students complete six subjects of 20 credit points each before proceeding to part 2.
Course structure – part 2 (120 credit points)
Students are able to complete the degree in one of two ways:
- coursework of six teaching period subjects. There is a 5000-word internally assessed essay (or equivalent) for four of the coursework subjects. The remaining two subjects are examined through a research essay of 12,000–15,000 words. Students who achieve a high B average for the first two subjects may apply to transfer to coursework and minor thesis, or
- coursework of three teaching period subjects and a minor thesis of 15,000–20,000 words.
The course consists of 60 credit points of coursework and a minor thesis of 15,000–20,000 words (60 credit points). There is a 5000-word internally assessed essay for each of the coursework subjects. Students are required to attain a high B average in their coursework in order to proceed to the minor thesis. Otherwise they may complete the degree by the coursework-only option. The minor thesis has at least one external examiner.
Students choose from the following subjects:
| Teaching period | Subject code | Subject title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5IIA | Issues in Interpreting A | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5FWA | Field Work Practicum A | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5IDS | Issues in Deaf Studies | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5MTA | Minor Thesis A | 30 |
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5RCA | Reading Course A | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5RCC | Reading Course C | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5RPA | Researching Good Practice A | 20 |
| TE-SEM-1 | DFS5SLL | Sociolinguistics of Non-Literate Languages | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5IIB | Issues in Interpreting B | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5FWB | Field Work Practicum B | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5IST | Integration Studies | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5MTB | Minor Thesis B | 30 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5RCB | Reading Course B | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5RCD | Reading Course D | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5RPB | Researching Good Practice B | 20 |
| TE-SEM-2 | DFS5RNL | Researching Natural Languages | 20 |