• 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)

Level of Study	Mode	Home/EU (£)	Overseas (£)
BPhil	DE	2,810	Contact us
PGDip	DE	2,645	Contact us
MEd	DE	2,645	Contact us

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 May 2008

1st Year (Mandatory)

Level of Study	Mode	Home/EU (£)	Overseas (£)
BPhil	DE	2,810	Contact us
PGDip	DE	2,645	Contact us

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 May 2009