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  Dyslexia and SpLD (ATS/APS) - PGCert


Online University of Birmingham    School of Education

September PGCert 12-15 months
Education (11) Psychology (31)

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Are you passionate about helping learners with dyslexia and literacy difficulties? Our online programme, the Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties (ATS/APS) Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties (AMBDA) - PGCert, is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to support these learners effectively. Accredited by the BDA, this programme offers two options: Accredited Teacher Status (ATS)/Accredited Practitioner Status (APS) or Associate Member of the BDA (AMBDA). You'll explore the latest research and theories on dyslexia and literacy development, and learn how to design and evaluate individual literacy programmes. With entry requirements including a related degree and experience, this programme opens up exciting career opportunities in schools, colleges, and universities.

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This is an online programme in the field of literacy difficulties and dyslexia. It is designed to prepare practitioners to critically evaluate and develop evidence-based practice to support learners with dyslexia and other literacy difficulties.

The PG Certificate Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties (ATS/APS) and PGCertificate Dyslexia and Literacy Difficulties (AMBDA) course leads to Accredited Teacher Status (ATS) or Accredited Practitioner Status (APS), and Associate Member of the BDA (AMBDA). These qualifications will allow you to work with and assess learners with literacy difficulties and/or dyslexia in schools and further/higher education. The course has been accredited by the BDA.

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Entry Requirements

You are required to have a ‘first’ degree (undergraduate degree) in a related field, preferably 2:1 or above, and professional access to learners with literacy difficulties.

Applicants are also required to have at least two years’ experience of working with learners with literacy difficulties in an education context. For those working with children, it is expected that the student has been subject to the necessary checks in their jurisdiction.


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