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Additional Support for Learning (Specific Learning Difficulties)

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MEd Additional Support for Learning (Specific Learning Difficulties) (ICL) - 2-6 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)
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PgCert Additional Support for Learning (Specific Learning Difficulties) (ICL) - 1-2 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)
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PgDip Additional Support for Learning (Specific Learning Difficulties) (ICL) 1-4 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)
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Information on fees & costs

Individual programme fees are linked above. For detailed information on fee status, policies, payment and funding opportunities see:

On this part-time intermittent programme you are charged per course, rather than for a complete programme of study. At 2012/13 course fee rates for UK/EU students, typically an MEd would cost £5,750; a PgDip would cost £3,835; and a PgCert £1,920. However, as fees change each year, the length of time you take to complete your programme will affect the total cost.

Contact information
Postgraduate Admissions
Phone: +44 (0)131 651 3121
Email: educationpg@ed.ac.uk
Pamela Deponio (Programme Director)
Phone: +44 (0) 131 651 6232
Email: asl@ed.ac.uk
Address: Moray House School of Education
Old Moray House
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ

For a variety of reasons some learners have specific support needs. This programme will help you to identify these needs by introducing you to the many types of specific learning difficulties, and will develop your skills in selecting learning and teaching approaches that will ensure effective support.

Entry requirements

The minimum entry requirement is a UK 2:1 honours degree or its international equivalent in a relevant discipline. Alternatively, you may be considered on the basis of employment or relevant educational experience.

You should normally be registered with the General Teaching Council for Scotland or Teachers of Further Education.

International students

All applicants must meet our general entry and language requirements. Detailed advice for international students is available here:

Programme description

Our Additional Support for Learning programmes are designed to meet the needs of practising teachers and other professionals.

All the programmes’ courses are studied part-time, and you can select individual courses for your CPD needs, complete three courses for a Postgraduate Certificate, or complete six courses for a Postgraduate Diploma.

There is also the option to complete a Master of Education degree, for which you must also produce an independently researched dissertation.

Similar in content to the Inclusive Education programme, this series of courses extends your learning to ways in which learning difficulties can manifest themselves, sometimes simultaneously.

You will examine approaches to supporting people with disabilities, such as curriculum adaptations and classroom accommodations and gain the confidence to apply them in practical settings.

Programme structure

Your learning will be in the form of lectures, seminars, small-group discussions and skill-development sessions. Most courses are offered in e-learning or blended learning format, combining on-campus and online elements.

To complete the MEd degree, you will also produce an independently researched dissertation.

Compulsory courses

Compulsory courses include:

Optional courses

Optional courses may include:

Career Opportunities

The skills you gain with this qualification will enhance your confidence and ability to take on more authoritative roles in this area of teaching. You may also choose to continue on to an advanced research degree.

Funding

Please see Scholarships and Student Funding Services for information about funding opportunities:

Further Information

This article was published on Apr 25, 2013


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