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Additional Support for Learning (Visual Impairment)

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MEd Additional Support for Learning (Visual Impairment) (ICL) - 2-6 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)
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PgCert Additional Support for Learning (Visual Impairment) (ICL) - 1-2 Years (Part-time Intermittent Study)
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PgDip Additional Support for Learning (Visual Impairment) (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.

Students may incur additional costs when studying. For example this may be for field trips, course equipment, or specialist fees.

Some courses will involve a fee in addition to the normal course fee.

  • EDUA 11244 The local authority will be charged for the travel costs of the placement tutor visiting the teacher in her / his own workplace for one observation.
  • EDUA11247 This course has an additional fee of £225 to cover the cost of an additional day of practical skills tuition on Sighted Guide Techniques.
Contact information
Postgraduate Admissions
Phone: +44 (0)131 651 3121
Email: educationpg@ed.ac.uk
Janis Sugden (Programme Director)
Phone: +44 (0)131 651 6204
Email: asl@ed.ac.uk
Address: Moray House School of Education
Old Moray House
Edinburgh
EH8 8AQ

Designed to meet the professional development needs of teachers working with children and young people who have a visual impairment, this programme develops skills that will allow you to work in a variety of settings, ranging from specialised contexts to mainstream school placements.

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, for further education teachers.

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.

You will build on your existing skills, gaining knowledge and attitudes that you can apply in cooperation with colleagues, professionals, families and carers of learners, as well as the learners themselves.

On a more technical level, you will become familiar with the effects of a range of ocular and cerebral visual impairments and be able to apply structured observation or standardised tests to identify the thresholds of functional vision or blindness of pupils and plan and teach programmes appropriately.

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.

Courses

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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