Please read the Course Brochure before contacting us with any queries. See the link at the bottom right hand side of this page.
The latest round of National Scholarship Funding has now closed. If you have applied for this funding, we advise you to apply for the course as soon as possible and not to wait for the results of your funding application.
The aim of the online Postgraduate programme is to train teachers to be informed, skilled practitioners who understand the theory and practice of teaching and assessment of learners with dyslexia of all ages. The programme offers a flexible approach to postgraduate study with personalised tutor support.
The Dyslexia Action Postgraduate Certificate in Dyslexia and Literacy programme is appropriate for a wide range of professional teachers and specialists including:
- Teachers at all Key Stages
- Special Needs Teachers
- Special Educational Needs Coordinators (SENCOs)
- Teachers and Support Teachers in Further and Higher Education and other Adult Settings
- Teachers and Education Specialists based overseas
- Educational Psychologists
- Speech and Language Therapists and Occupational Therapists
Entry requirements
- Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree
- Recent and relevant experience in a Dyslexia Support setting
- Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) plus a minimum of one year's teaching experience (full time equivalent) is required for the teaching route (Modules C and C2 combined)
- Excellent spoken and written English
- IELTS 7 for applicants with English as a Second Language
For further information see the IELTS website www.ielts.org
See the links at the right hand side of the page for the Course Brochure, Fees, Dates and other useful information.