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  MEd in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)


Online Dublin City University    Institute of Education

Part time September Other 2 years part-time
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The MEd in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) is a part-time two-year programme designed for primary and post-primary teachers, as well as other education professionals. Accredited by the British Dyslexia Association, graduates are eligible for Associate Membership of the BDA (AMBDA), allowing them to conduct dyslexia assessments and provide specialist teaching internationally. This programme focuses on three core areas: understanding language and literacy development, identifying and assessing specific learning difficulties, and managing interventions and evidence-based practice. Entry requirements include an Honours degree with a minimum of H2.2 or an Honours degree with three years of teaching experience. Good knowledge of literacy and dyslexia is expected.

About the course

Dyslexia affects one in 10 students in Ireland. In this course, the only one of its kind in Ireland, you’ll learn best-practice teaching strategies for students with literacy difficulties. You’ll also come to understand how to assess people for dyslexia. 

The part-time course is centred around three core areas: understanding the development of language and literacy learning; identifying and assessing specific learning difficulties and dyslexia; and managing curriculum-based interventions and evidence-based practice and support.

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Entry Requirements

This programme is run on a cyclical basis, with the next intake in September 2023.

Applications will be welcomed from primary teachers, post-primary teachers and other professionals in the education community. Applicants are required to have a Honours degree with a minimum of H2.2 OR an Honours degree with at least 3 years work experience in education/teaching.

Candidates are expected to have good grounding and understanding of literacy and dyslexia. Standard entry procedures with disabilities apply.




Fees

EU Status Fee Part-time - Year 1: €4,200/ Year 2: €4,500
Non EU Fee Part time - Year 1: €8,800/Year: 2 €9,800

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