Program Overview
The Education: Dyslexia Research and Practice at University of Chester is a Master programme in Education over 36 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of education. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Education: Dyslexia Research and Practice programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 36 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Chester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Education: Dyslexia Research and Practice programme are prepared for diverse careers in education:
- Teacher / Lecturer
- Educational Consultant
- Curriculum Designer
- School Administrator
- Education Policy Researcher
- Training Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Identifying and Assessing Learners with Dyslexia
- Learning and Teaching Strategies for Learners with Dyslexia
- Teaching Learners with Dyslexia
- Dyslexia: Wider Issues and Debates
- Dyslexia in Secondary, Further and Higher Education
- The Adult with Dyslexia
- The Ethics and Rationale of Psychometric Assessment
- Psychometric Assessment and Individualised Learning
- Evaluation of Pyschometric Assessment
- Dissertation (compulsory for MA)
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
This course is for teachers with Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills\' Status (QTLS), or equivalent. Teachers need to have a reference number for the General Teaching Council for England or Department for Education.
Candidates will be asked to provide a supporting statement from their head teacher supporting their suitability as a specialist teacher and his/her commitment to supporting participant access to one-to-one teaching.
He/she will also be asked to confirm that the candidate satisfies the Criminal Records Bureaus mandatory criteria of \'Clearance to Work with Children and/or Vulnerable Adults\'.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 11,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,140 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Chester directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Chester
University of Chester
Moffat, United Kingdom
University of Chester is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields. The...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2018-01-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 36 months