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  MA / PgDip / PgCert - Dyslexia Research and Practice


University of Chester    Education and Children's Services

Part time See Course PGCert, PGDip, MA MA 3-6 years part-time; PgDip 2-5 years part-time; PgCert 1-3 years part-time
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Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals with dyslexia and literacy difficulties? Look no further! Our MA/PgDip/PgCert in Dyslexia Research and Practice is designed to equip you with the professional attributes needed to become a specialist teacher and assessor for dyslexia, in accordance with the British Dyslexia Association's (BDA) requirements. No teaching qualification is required, but you must have at least two years of full-time experience in a supporting/teaching role. With modules covering assessment, teaching strategies, and psychometric evaluation, you'll gain the knowledge and skills to excel in the field. Join us and become a champion for those with dyslexia!

About the course

This course will provide you with the professional attributes to make a real difference to children, young people and adults with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.

Course overview

This course aims to provide you with the professional attributes to make a real difference to children, young people and adults with specific learning differences (dyslexia). You will have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to act as a specialist teacher and/or assessor for dyslexia in line with British Dyslexia Association (BDA) requirements.

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Entry Requirements

To apply you do not need to be a qualified teacher. You do need:

the support of your setting
to have been supporting/teaching for two years full time (or equivalent) by completion of the BDA accreditation awards
to have undergone a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if appropriate
a minimum of a 2:2 honours, where a degree is held.


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