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Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments MA/Postgraduate Diploma

University of Birmingham

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Online

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Develop the specialist expertise to lead, innovate and advance your career in vision impairment education, supporting children and young people with sensory impairments in schools and specialist settings. Approved by the Department for Education, this flexible blended learning programme enables qualified teachers (QTS or QTLS) to gain recognised specialist skills in sensory impairment. You’ll learn from sector leading experts, integrate classroom experience with research and policy, and strengthen your practice in inclusive and accessible education. Study our Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments and enjoy a distinctive, flexible learning experience, taught by leading experts. Specialist led training: Birmingham trains around 100 specialist vision impairment teachers annually, making it the UK’s largest provider. Flexible study options: Choose from multiple modules and study online, part time, alongside your work. Practice focused learning: Apply learning in mainstream and specialist settings to maintain current, relevant practice.

Tuition fees

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£ 8,340per year

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University information

University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham

  • University League Table

    12th

  • Campus address

    University of Birmingham, Edgbaston Birmingham, Birmingham, West Midlands, B15 2TT, United Kingdom

The University of Birmingham is a founding member of the elite Russell Group of UK universities and is known all around the world for its pioneering research.
Based in the second largest city in the UK, Birmingham offers an outstanding international student experience.
The university has a vibrant international student community and is home to over 10,000 international students from approximately 150 countries.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    18th out of 86 2

    2nd out of 75 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    140 70%

    6th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    96.0 96%

    36th

    35
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    77th

    10
  • Entry standards

    / Max 178
    140 79%

    4th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    94.0 94%

    16th

    28
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.31 83%

    24th

    18

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