MA, PGDip, PGCert Dyslexia Research and Practice

... United Kingdom
... University of Chester

Course Overview

Graduates from our courses work in many different educational settings including Early Years and FE/HE. Several have successfully used the course to 'get back into teaching' in schools. Others now work in advisory capacities in Local Education Authorities or are self-employed providing services to educational institutions or individuals on a private basis.

Careers and Employability - Student Services aims to deliver a service that is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to your personal goals and aspirations, to enable you to develop as an individual and contribute to the business and community in which you will live and work.

We are here to help you plan your future, make the most of your time at University, and to enhance your employability. We provide access to part-time jobs, and extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops and offer practical one-to-one help with career planning, including help with CVs, applications, and mock interviews. We also deliver group sessions on career planning within each course and we have a wide range of extensive information covering graduate jobs and postgraduate study.

Students and graduates of the University of Chester can use our services free of charge for up to two years after graduating.

General Eligibility

To apply you do not need to be a qualified teacher. You do need:

  • the support of your setting

  • to have been supporting/teaching for two years full-time (or equivalent) by completion of the BDA accreditation awards

  • to have undergone a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check if appropriate

  • a minimum of 2:2 honors, where a degree is held.

Part Time Work Details

n/a

Language Requirement

  • IELTS Academic: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 in any band)

Programme Information
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Course Category

Education


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Campus Name

Wheeler


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Course Level

Postgraduate


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Duration

Part-Time, 3-6 years


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Available Intake

October


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7515,


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Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Course Level

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Total Course Fee

18520

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Entry Score

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

£ 9600

Campus

Glasgow

Entry Score

Course Level

Postgraduate

Total Course Fee

£ 9600

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