Course summary
The Dyslexia Action Postgraduate Certificates, Diploma and MEd qualifications are a unique and prestigious programme at Master’s level 7 that provides training to become informed practitioners and specialist teachers and/or assessors. This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by Dyslexia Action, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University. The courses are modular and flexible and are undertaken part-time, through online learning. Access is available 24/7 to the Virtual Learning Environment and all modules are tutor-supported through online forums. Choose from two MEd study routes - more information on both routes can be found on our website. Why take this qualification?
- The Level 7 Postgraduate programmes are designed for professionals who are passionate about supporting learners with dyslexia
- This programme was developed and is delivered and assessed by Dyslexia Action, awarded by and quality assured by Middlesex University
- Our Dyslexia Action Postgraduate programmes use the VLE Moodle. Real Training programmes will be delivered using the VLW Campus Online. Both will allow candidates to benefit from expert tutor support through forums and connect with their peers
- Learn whilst you study, with our practice-led approach helping embed your new theoretical knowledge in your real-world circumstances. Some of the six-month modules may also require you to be involved in practical teaching and assessment whilst others are more theoretically based
- The core curriculum is delivered by means of a range of e-learning resources. These include presentations, articles, exercises, videos and follow-up activities and tasks for participants to carry out at intervals
- There is no attendance required for this course or expectations to be online at specific times for ‘live’ learning. This gives candidates the flexibility to organise their study time around professional and personal commitments
- Exclusive access to the Dyslexia Action Literacy Programme (DALP), a comprehensive specialist literacy programme for SpLD Specialist Teachers. DALP provides a pathway for learners with literacy difficulties of all ages, through individual placement identification.
Assessment method
The Dyslexia Action Professional Programme is a competency-assessed programme. The assessment strategy for this course covers both theoretical and practical elements and is designed to develop practical skills in specialist teaching and assessment and encourage evaluation of the research and evidence-base, so that theory is integrated into practice. A combination of assessment tools is used and these include: ● Assignments (formative and examined), essays and assessment reports ● Exercises and peer evaluation discussions on Moodle ● Practical teaching material assignments, case studies ● Quizzes and other online self-assessment instruments ● Reflective reports ● Weekly lesson plans and evaluations (specialist teaching) ● Filmed evidence of assessment administration (psychometric assessment) and teaching practice
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- British Dyslexia Association
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
How to apply
International applicants
Open to applicants overseas, course is online so no attendance required
Entry requirements
Appropriate for a wide range of professional teachers and specialists who have relevant classroom or student learning support experience, including: ● Qualified teachers at all key stages, special educational needs teachers and co-ordinators (SENCOs) ● Tutors and support staff in Further and Higher Education and other adult educational settings ● Psychologists and Speech and Language Therapists with relevant experience The programme provides flexibility for learning in a personalised way which enables studying to be fitted around personal and professional commitments and: ● Regular support from a team of specialist tutors to guide you through the postgraduate level study ● An e-learning course which uses a virtual learning environment (VLE), currently Moodle, as the method of delivery. The programme encompasses interactive online study along with teaching and assessment QUALIFICATIONS Prospective students will: ● Be employed (recently, within the last two years) in a school or college in a teaching/teaching support role working with learners with literacy difficulties/dyslexia/SpLD in the UK or overseas ● Have an honours degree or equivalent e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree plus Qualified Teacher Status (QTS or QTLS) and a minimum of 2 years post qualifying teaching experience. OR ● Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Education honours degree and a minimum of 2 years post qualifying experience, e.g., further or higher education support, employment support, independent school teaching or experience of psychology or occupational/ speech and language therapy ● Candidates will need a high level of competence in the use of English, equivalent to at least IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 6 in all components) for applicants with English as a Second Language. For further information see the IELTS website ielts.org. See University Regulations for Postgraduate (masters) programmes mdx.ac.uk/about-us/policies/university-regulations
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Dyslexia Action
Centurion House
London Road
Staines-upon-Thames
TW18 4AX
Course contact details
Visit our course page Contact Dyslexia Action Training Enquiries Team