Deaf Education

Entry requirements

A bachelor degree (hons) with a 2:1 or non-UK equivalent.

You will also need ...

• Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and skills (QTLS) (required for Teacher of the Deaf award)

• two years of teaching experience or experience of working with deaf children in educational settings

• access to a school or service's audiological resources and support

• British Sign Language CACDP/ Signature/ iBSL Level 1 or equivalent

• access to local sign language tuition

• access to internet facilities for e-learning.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Postgraduate Diploma delivered by blended distance learning provides a flexible opportunity for professional development in the area of deaf education. Less intensive than the Masters route, this course allows you to qualify as a teacher of the deaf without the need for a dissertation.

Designed for individuals in work, the course allows you to learn through distance learning materials, which are supported by tutorials and regular day schools as well as two short residential stays which will allow you to learn from fellow students.

Drawing on your own experiences with deaf children, the course allows you to reflect upon this critically and relate your knowledge to current theories and research regarding childhood deafness, development and learning.

Approved by the Department for Education (DfE) to offer the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of the Deaf, the programme integrates cutting-edge research knowledge with practitioner expertise to develop skilled, knowledgeable and critical practitioners.

Information for international students

Our English language requirements are IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component. For other English qualifications, read English language equivalent qualifications.