• Programme overview
• Entry requirements
• Fees

Programme overview

This distance learning course in Multi-Sensory Impairment (MSI) and deafblindness informs and develops the skills of professionals working in this specialist field.  Some participants are teachers, but applications are welcome from those who work in further education, or in other education related fields with people who are deafblind.  It is the only nationally recruiting programme leading to the GTC recognised Mandatory Qualification in Deafblindness/MSI

Through teaching focused specifically on the needs of deafblind people, it enables professionals to gain new knowledge, skills, and understanding.  It is enriched and informed by research into deafblindness and MSI at the University and elsewhere.

The course covers (amongst other things) communication development for people who are deafblind, the essentials of provision and learning in relation to deafblindness, the causes and effects of dual sensory impairments, and an understanding of the interaction between deafblindness and development.

Participants have commented that it has been the most informative course in relation to deafblind (MSI) learners and for many of them, it has supported their work with other people with complex needs and single sensory impairments.  Students have commented;

“I’ve never learned so much in such a short space of time”

“It’s the most rewarding course I’ve ever done”

Many of those who have completed the course continue to work with people with deafblindness (MSI) and some continue or progress to influential roles in specialist MSI units, or as advisory teachers for pupils who are deafblind.  Others take key roles in such fields as managing further education for MSI learners or sensory impairment in an LEA or other setting, or go on to promoted posts in school or other management.

Programme entry requirements

For an overview of the entry requirements, please refer to the "Admission requirements" page.

Most applicants will have a first degree, but those with relevant experience and learning who are able to complete the programme will be considered.

Fees*

1st Year (mandatory qualification)

The fees shown are for students commencing study in 2009-2010.  Please note MEd fees will be charged over 3 years and the fees are likely to increase due to inflation.  Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.

Please request fees on application for Island applicants.

*Fees correct as of 27th October 2008

1st Year (non-mandatory qualification)

The fees shown are for students commencing study in 2009-2010. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.

Please request fees on application for Island applicants.

*Fees correct as of 27th October 2008