Course summary
This M-Level specialist option is aimed at students who wish to develop the specialist knowledge and skills required to teach children with dyslexia. Dyslexic-type difficulties are recognised as being the largest single cause of literacy difficulties. The degree options for the various routes are below. Please read the below document ‘ Degree outcomes’ for further clarity.
- ADDRESSING DIFFICULTIES IN LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
- UNDERSTANDING DIFFICULTIES IN LITERACY DEVELOPMENT
Modules
The first three modules must be taken in the order listed below. Modules include: Factors affecting literacy development; informal assessment of literacy difficulties and models of intervention; working with children with literacy difficulties; research methods with psychometrics; case study dissertation with Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association; language and literacy development in children with ASD.
Assessment method
Assessment is through coursework, including written assignments, seminar presentations and a dissertation.
Entry requirements
Applicants will normally hold a relevant 2.2 Honours degree or above in a related discipline and preferably a professional teaching qualification. However, applicants who do not meet the requirements above will be considered on an individual basis, where there is evidence of relevant experience. Applicants may be required to attend an interview to determine their suitability for entry.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £6650 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6650 | Whole course |
| England | £7470 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7470 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7470 | Whole course |
| EU | £18200 | Whole course |
| International | £18200 | Whole 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
Please note:
£1109 per 30 CAT module for NI and ROI students
£1245 per 30 CAT module for GB students
£3034 per 30 CAT module for EU/International students
Provider information
Stranmillis University College
Stranmillis Road
Belfast
BT9 5DY