Program Overview
The Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) at University College London (UCL) is a MA programme in Humanities over 24 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 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 (Dyslexia) 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: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 8,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,180 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia) 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 SpLD (dyslexia)
- Evidence-based Practice SpLD (dyslexia)
- Research Design and Methodology
- Understanding SpLD (dyslexia)
- Research report
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A minimum of a second-class Bachelor\'s degree from a UK university in a relevant subject, or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard is required. A minimum of two years\' teaching experience is also a requirement and ideally, appropriate experience of working with children with literacy difficulties. Students will need access to pupils under the age of 16 with literacy difficulties to teach and assess. Students will need DBS clearance for modules two and three and the research report. (There is an additional charge of approximately \xc2\xa365 if you need to obtain DBS clearance.)
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 8,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,180 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 8,720 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 4,180 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University College London (UCL) 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 College London (UCL)
University College London (UCL)
London, UK
University College London, which operates as UCL, is a public research university in London, England. It is a member institution of the federal University of London, and is the second-largest...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2028-07-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 24 months