MA in Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia 24 months Postgraduate Programme By Bath Spa University |TopUniversities

MA in Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia

Programme Duration

24 monthsProgramme duration

Application Deadline

14 Sep, 2026Application Deadline

Main Subject Area

Education and TrainingMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re a teacher, or have experience working in education, this course has been designed with you in mind. You’ll broaden your career opportunities and develop skill sets for career advancement within and beyond the school context.

Approximately 10% of learners have dyslexia. Schools recognise the need for dyslexia training and teachers with the skills to understand, identify and support children with dyslexia. By acquiring specialist teaching and assessment skills around dyslexia, you’ll become a valuable addition to the school team.

The MA in Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia comprises modules that integrate both theory and practice and are taught through sessions and assessed projects. Through workshops, case studies, assignments and research, you’ll justify your professional practice and become a specialist dyslexia teacher.

This course is accredited by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), and can enable you to apply for: 

  • Approved Teacher Status (ATS)
  • Approved Practitioner Status (APS)
  • Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
  • Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). 


With one or more of these qualifications, you become an approved teacher and/or assessor.  

Programme overview

Main Subject

Education and Training

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

If you’re a teacher, or have experience working in education, this course has been designed with you in mind. You’ll broaden your career opportunities and develop skill sets for career advancement within and beyond the school context.

Approximately 10% of learners have dyslexia. Schools recognise the need for dyslexia training and teachers with the skills to understand, identify and support children with dyslexia. By acquiring specialist teaching and assessment skills around dyslexia, you’ll become a valuable addition to the school team.

The MA in Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia comprises modules that integrate both theory and practice and are taught through sessions and assessed projects. Through workshops, case studies, assignments and research, you’ll justify your professional practice and become a specialist dyslexia teacher.

This course is accredited by the British Dyslexia Association (BDA), and can enable you to apply for: 

  • Approved Teacher Status (ATS)
  • Approved Practitioner Status (APS)
  • Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
  • Assessment Practising Certificate (APC). 


With one or more of these qualifications, you become an approved teacher and/or assessor.  

Admission Requirements

120+
32+
6.5+
65+
4.5+

14 Sep 2026
2 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
3,805 GBP

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