Course summary
We have designed our PGCert Education – Working with Children with Literacy Difficulties in collaboration with the Oxfordshire Local Authority. This course is for those who want to lead on work with children with literacy difficulties in primary and secondary schools. It is ideal for experienced teachers and graduate teaching assistants. You will have the opportunity to:
- network with other practitioners
- access information about local jobs specialising in work in the sector.
Modules
Alternative Perspectives on Literacy Difficulties Literacy Difficulties - Assessment and Intervention Managing Literacy Difficulties in School
Assessment method
Each module is assessed with a 4000 word essay or report. Assignment schedules are timed to meet your needs as a busy practitioner. Your assignments will be based on the work in your own professional context. For example, case studies of the assessment and intervention of two children.
How to apply
International applicants
This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes.
Entry requirements
A degree in a relevant subject area and experience of working with children with literacy difficulties. For the associated AMBDA award (Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association), Qualified Teacher Status is also needed. Please contact the Programme Administrator to register your interest.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £2900 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £2900 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £2900 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £2900 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees quoted are for the first year only. If you are studying a course that lasts longer than one year, your fees will increase each year.
Provider information
Oxford Brookes University
Gipsy Lane
Headington
Oxford
OX3 0BP