• Programme aims
• Programme content
• Entry requirements
• Awards
• Fees

Programme aims

To develop the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable teachers to work confidently and effectively in a variety of educational settings with children who have visual impairment, with their families and with the professionals who support them;

To develop critical and analytical problem-based learning skills to enable teachers to work in the range of contexts where children with visual impairment are educated;

To provide a conceptual framework that is derived from relevant literature and research and structured around the TTA National SEN Specialist Standards for the Mandatory Qualification (MQ) in visual impairment.

Programme content

The programme is divided into the following components:

• Six modules of 20 credits
• Braille
• Teaching Placement

Attendance is required at Residential Study Weekends and Regional Study Days.

Programme entry requirements

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

Students are required to have QTS and will normally be working with children and young people with a visual impairment on a regular basis. Teachers who are not working with pupils with a visual impairment may be required to undertake a negotiated programme of visits prior to commencing the programme.

Awards

On successful completion of the programme students will be awarded a BPhil or PG Diploma in Special Education: Visual Impairment. These awards are recognised by the General Teaching Council (GTC) as meeting the requirements for the mandatory qualification (MQ) for specialist teachers of the visually impaired. On successful completion of the PGDiploma students may transfer to the MEd programme.

Fees*

1st Year (Non-mandatory)

1st Year (Mandatory)

* Fees correct as of 7th November 2007

Fees for full-time and part-time programmes of study for students commencing in 2008-09. Fees for subsequent years of study are likely to increase. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon being offered a place.

2nd Year (Non-mandatory)

2nd Year (Mandatory)

* Fees correct as of 7th November 2007

Fees for part-time programmes of study for students commencing in 2008-09. An additional cost may be incurred for transferring between levels of study. These are indicative fees, to be confirmed. Students should confirm their fees upon re-registering for their 2nd year.