Course summary
A British Dyslexia Association accredited Master’s in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) and Dyslexia.
- Study while you work. We’ve designed a mix of day, weekend and evening sessions to fit around your current responsibilities.
- Acquire specialist teaching and assessment skills for dyslexia, to strengthen your professional skills and enhance your career prospects.
- On successful completion of the course, you’ll be eligible to gain Approved Teacher/Practitioner Status (ATS/APS) and become an Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association.
- Approved Teacher Status (ATS)
- Approved Practitioner Status (APS)
- Associate Member of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA)
- Assessment Practising Certificate (APC).
Modules
Year one Gain the skills and knowledge to become a specialist dyslexia teacher. You’ll take two 30 credit modules covering the theory and practice of SpLD/Dyslexia leading to ATS/APS knowledge and accreditation. Year two Gain the skills and knowledge to become a specialist dyslexia assessor. You’ll take a further 60 credits:
- a 30 credit module to continue to deepen your knowledge and skills in SpLD/Dyslexia in order to become an assessor (AMBDA/APC)
- 30 credits of learning in the area of research skills for social science will also be completed.
Assessment method
All assessments will be coursework based: including presentations, project work, and a professional practice portfolio for BDA accreditation requirements.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
Entry requirements
You’ll usually be a teacher, teaching assistant, or any other professional working with children. You’ll have an undergraduate degree and at least two years' full-time experience in teaching or supporting learners up to and including 18 years of age. You’ll be interested in the inclusion of vulnerable learners with SpLD/dyslexia, and have a strong drive to improve outcomes for these learners through specialist intervention. You’ll also need current access to school-aged learners who may be dyslexic (but don’t have other significant identified special educational needs (SEN).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £2865 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £2865 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £2865 | Year 1 |
Wales | £2865 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £2865 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £2865 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Provider information
Bath Spa University
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Bath
BA2 9BN