Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment MEdBPhilPostgraduate Diploma
University of BirminghamProgram Overview
The Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment MEdBPhilPostgraduate Diploma at University of Birmingham is a Master programme in Humanities over 36 months, delivered Online. 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 Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment MEdBPhilPostgraduate Diploma 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: Online
- Tuition: GBP 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment MEdBPhilPostgraduate Diploma programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Assessment of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment: Understanding and Meeting Individual Needs
- Inclusion of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment: Policy and Practic
- Curriculum Access for Children and Young People with Visual Impairment
- Social and Emotional Development in Children and Young People with Visual Impairment
- Special Studies in Education
- Effective Teaching of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment
- Practitioner Inquiry in Education (PIE) MEd only
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Applicants are normally required to have a first degree or diplomas or five years of relevant professional experience, training or other relevant qualifications. Please refer to the School of Education entry requirements webpage for general entry requirements. In addition, it is a requirement that applicants are teachers with DfE Qualified Teacher Status (or equivalent) and will normally have a minimum of three years teaching experience. They must also demonstrate that they will have access to children and young people with visual impairment throughout the duration of the programme.
Applicants who are not currently working with children and young people with vision impairment may be required to undertake a programme of visits as directed by the programme tutors, and/ or to align themselves to an appropriate school or service prior to commencing their studies.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 4,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 3,535 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Birmingham 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 Birmingham
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Birmingham, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 36 months