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Programme NameMaster of Education - Literacy Studies with Project (0388A)
DepartmentResearch and Graduate Studies
FacultyFaculty of Education and Humanities
Admission Criteria A Bachelor of Education (Bed) degree from the University of Guyana which is at or above the level of Pass with Credit.
OR
(i) Any other first Degree from the University of Guyana at or above the level of Pass with Credit AND a Diploma in Education. (ii) Any other first Degree with a Pass only AND a Distinction at the Diploma in Education.
OR
A first Degree from any other approved University which is equivalent to that at (1).
OR
A Degree and a Diploma equivalent to those at (2).
OR
To be in a Senior Administrator position with other qualifications and experience deemed appropriate by the School of Education & Humanities and approved by the Board for Graduate Studies.
OR
IN ADDITION: All candidates are required to submit with their application: Personal Statement (of approximately 1000 words). It should explain why they wish to enrol in the MEd in Literacy Studies, highlighting the traits, attributes and Philosophy of Education that make them suitable candidates for the programme. Additionally, they must describe the area of the intended research project that will address a recurring and relevant problem in education in their home country, regionally or internationally. Letter of recommendation from their head or supervisor attesting to their potential in Literacy Studies. Curriculum vitae listing educational and professional experiences and accomplishments. Evidence of a completed individual research or paper (for example, copy or link to project/report/paper completed for Bachelorโ€™s programme)
Tuition FeeFirst Year - GYD: $428,340 | USD: $5,711
Second Year - GYD: $428,340 | USD: $5,711
Third Year - GYD: $276,000 | USD: $5,711
First Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EFN8101 Edu. & Dev: Issues Problems & Policies - Advanced Online 4
EFN8201 Education Research Methods Hybrid (Online and In Class) 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EFN8103 Measurement and Evaluation in Education Online 4
ERE8202 Foundation of Literacy Development & Instruction Hybrid (In Class/Online) 4

Total Cost: GYD $428,340 | USD $5,711

Second Year
Semester 1
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
ERE9107 Reading Seminar in Literacy Studies Not Specified 4
ERE9108 Reading Assessment and Remediation of Reading Difficulties Not Specified 4
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EFN8109 Technology for Educational Practitioners Not Specified 4
EFN9209 Research Project Not Specified 8

Total Cost: GYD $428,340 | USD $5,711

Third Year
Semester 2
Course Code Course Name Delivery Mode Course Credit Remarks
EFN9209 Research Project Not Specified 8 Select this course in third year, if you have registered for this course before in 2nd year and have not completed it. If you are registering for this course for the first time in your programme, register for the course (EFN9209) in 2nd year. Please consult your HOD or Admissions Division for further clarification.

Total Cost: GYD $276,000 | USD $5,711