MA/PG Dip Ed. Studies (Teacher of the Deaf)

Entry requirements

Candidates must hold qualified teaching status (QTS/QTLS) and possess continuing enhanced CRB/DBS clearance.

For those not currently working with pupils who are deaf, individual arrangements will be made to provide opportunities for further teaching experience with such pupils.

All applicants must have two references including one from their current employer. The current employer must be prepared to support their employee as a postgraduate student by providing study leave and funding as appropriate.

Course description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Deaf Education Studies (Teacher of the Deaf) is recognised as leading to the mandatory qualification for Teachers of the Deaf. The course is approved by the DfE. This qualification enables candidates to work with children and young people who are deaf from 0 - 25 years of age. Students who continue beyond this post graduate diploma award to successfully complete a dissertation qualify for an MA in Deaf Education Studies (Teacher of the Deaf).

Con Powell Scholarship

Applicants for the MA Educational Studies (Teacher of the Deaf) are able to apply for the Con Powell Scholarship which is awarded annually. Please follow the link below for further details regarding eligibility and the application process: https://www.batod.org.uk/information/training-as-a-teacher-of-the-deaf/

Information regarding other sources of funding is also available via this link.

Modules

Module 1: Language Development and the Impact of Deafness | 15 credits
Module 2: Holistic Development and the Impact of Deafness | 15 credits
Module 3: Introduction to Audiology | 15 credits
Module 4: Teaching and Learning 1 | 15 credits
Module 5: Language Development: Assessment and Facilitation | 15 credits
Module 6: Teaching and Learning 2 | 15 credits
Module 7: Developing Audiological Understanding | 15 credits
Module 8: Policy and Practice | 15 credits
Module 9: Research Methods and Dissertation | 60 credits