Masters Degrees in Special Needs Education (Specific Learning Difficulties)

This Master of Arts in Specific Learning Difficulties offers a level 9 qualification for all professionals interested in Specific Learning Difficulties. Entry onto this Masters programme is based on successful completion of three modules (45 ECTs) from the suite of SEN Online Blended Learning modules offered as part of the Specific Learning Difficulties pathway. Read more

This programme replaces the OCR Level 5 and 7 qualifications which have been discontinued by OCR. Read more

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. Read more

This course is dually accredited by the university and the  British Dyslexia Association  (BDA) at either an approved teacher/practitioner (ATS/APS) level or the associated membership (AMBDA) level. Read more

A British Dyslexia Association (BDA) accredited Certificate in dyslexia and specific learning difficulties (SpLD). Develop extensive knowledge of SpLD/Dyslexia through well-established and highly regarded modules. Read more

This route within the Master's in Special and Inclusive Education focuses on Specific Learning Difficulties (dyslexia)/literacy difficulties. Read more

This leading programme in the field of dyslexia prepares teachers to critically evaluate and develop evidence-informed practice to become specialist teachers and specialist assessors of learners with literacy difficulties. Read more

This course is dually accredited by the university and the  British Dyslexia Association  (BDA) at either an approved teacher/practitioner (ATS/APS) level or the associated membership (AMBDA) level. Read more

Develop the expertise to enhance provision in educational settings for learners with specific learning difficulties dyslexia on a course accredited by the British Dyslexia Association. Read more

The MA SEN/ALN (Additional Learning Needs) course is for those working with children or young people whose development is affected by difficulties in learning or by behaviour. Read more

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. Read more

The 2015 Special Educational Needs and Disability Code of Practice (DfE/DoH) specifies that all teachers must be seen as teachers of pupils with SEN and take responsibility for the progress of all learners in their class. Read more

The Postgraduate Certificate in Specialist Teaching and Assessment for Dyslexia provides teachers and professionals in practice an opportunity to gain a professional qualification in supporting learners with dyslexia. Read more

This course is for practising teachers working in SEN provision: the National Award for Special Educational Needs Co-ordination (NASENCO) is a legally required qualification for all new special educational needs co-ordinators, to be completed within three years of appointment. Read more

Our MA Inclusive Special Education (MAISE) gives you an opportunity to develop a greater understanding and critical appreciation of the concepts, approaches and issues related to the education of children and young adults who have a special educational need and/or a disability. Read more