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Visual Impairment: Teaching and Supporting Learners with Visual Impairment in Further Education

This distance education programme is aimed at lecturers in sector and specialist colleges of further education who are working with students with a visual impairment. It may also be useful for professionals involved in the rehabilitation/employment of the visually impaired who are seeking to broaden their understanding of post-sixteen education.

Learn more: Dr Steve McCall
Telephone: 0121 414 4803
Email: s.mccall@bham.ac.uk

Learn more: Dr Mike McLinden
Telephone: 0121 414 4837
Email: m.t.mclinden@bham.ac.uk


Duration of programme: 1 year
Awards: AdCert, PGCert.
Mode: Distance Education

Further information about this course [pdf]

Programme aims

The main aim of the programme of study is to raise the achievements of students with a visual impairment in further education by equipping lecturers with appropriate knowledge, understanding and skills to support their learning.

Programme content

The programme is divided into the following modules:

  • The Implications of a Visual Impairment for the Adult Learner
  • Accessing Education Rehabilitation and Training
  • The Teaching Project Module (includes a Teaching Practicum and Braille)

Attendance is required at study days at the University as directed. The programme includes online resources and activities.

Programme entry requirements

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

Students are normally required to have a relevant teaching qualification and to be working regularly with students with a visual impairment.

Awards

On successful completion of the programme students will be awarded an Advanced Certificate or Postgraduate Certificate in Special Education: Visual Impairment (Further Education). Subsequent transfer to degree programmes is possible.

Fees*

1st Year

Level of Study

Mode

Home/EU (£)

Overseas (£)

AdCert

DE

2,845

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PGCert

DE

2,645

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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 209