Program Overview
The Specific Learning Difficulties at Manchester Metropolitan University is a MA programme in Humanities, 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 humanities. 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 Specific Learning Difficulties 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
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: GBP 915 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Manchester, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Specific Learning Difficulties programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Detailed curriculum information is not available. Please check the university website or contact them directly for the most up-to-date course information.
Visit Program WebsiteAdmission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants will normally need to:
- have a UK honours degree or international equivalent
- have Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) (or equivalent)
- have a minimum of two year\xc2\x92s teaching experience
- be able to satisfy on application that they are able to undertake all the programme related tasks
Up to 60 credits can be claimed by teachers who have already undertaken a post graduate award in Specific Learning Difficulties that is BDA accredited at Approved Teacher Status (ATS) level.
We will also consider applications from professionals in related fields, such as speech therapists, educational psychologists and occupational therapists.
NB Applications are welcome for professionals without QTS who have a degree at level 6 but this must be made clear on the application form as the award given by the BDA at the end of year 1 will be Approved Practitioner Status (APS) not Approved Teacher Status (ATS) for those practitioners.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 915 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 915 (Tuition (Module)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Manchester Metropolitan University 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 Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester, England
Manchester Metropolitan University is a public university in Manchester, England. The university's predecessor, Manchester Polytechnic, gained university status in 1992. The university has 44,000...
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