Deaf Education MA/Postgraduate Diploma

University of Birmingham

Diploma, Master's degree

Study Discipline: Education & Teacher Training

Study Programme Details

City:	*Birmingham*
Country:	United Kingdom
Admission Sessions:	Autumn Session
Study Format:	Part Time
Mode of Study:	Online

Programme Type

Diploma, Master's degree

Duration

24 Months

Scholarship Available

Yes

Language

English

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About this Study Course

Embark on a journey to transform the lives of deaf children and young people with our MA/Postgraduate Diploma in Deaf Education at [University Name]. Approved by the Department of Education and designed for busy professionals, this blended learning program empowers qualified teachers (QTS or QTLS) with specialized skills and knowledge. Dive into online learning at your pace, supported by interactive tutorials and live lectures. Gain hands-on experience through two face-to-face study weekends and earn a mandatory qualification that opens doors in educational settings nationwide.

Overview

Join the largest blended learning course for teachers of deaf children in the UK at [University Name]. This pioneering program is renowned nationally and internationally for its practice-based approach, forging strong connections with mainstream settings, special schools, and sensory support services. Guided by senior practitioners and researchers in deaf education, you’ll develop deep insights and foster reflective practice. Situated within the Department of Disability Inclusion and Special Needs (DISN), known for its global impact in professional development and research across inclusive education and educational psychology.

Admission Requirements

Department for Education (DfE) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching and Learning Skills (QTLS) status or equivalent.
Minimum one year of teaching experience.
Mentor support from a qualified teacher of deaf children.
Enhanced DBS check with barred list clearance.

Communication and Language Development in Deaf Children and Young People
Policy and SEND Professional Identity
Audiological Management
The Development of Deaf Children and Young People
Curriculum Access for Deaf Learners
Effective Teaching of Learners with Sensory Impairment (For mandatory qualification)
Inclusion: Universal and Specialist Approaches (For non-mandatory qualification)

UK £4,200
International £7,770

Future Career Outcomes

Graduates of our program lead impactful careers, shaping educational policies and practices globally. Alumni hold key roles as specialist teachers, educational consultants, and researchers, driving innovations in inclusive education and deaf education.