Overview

Study the Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments and enjoy a distinctive, flexible learning experience, taught by leading experts. Learn more at Mandatory Qualification for Teachers of Children and Young People with Visual Impairment programme offered by University of Birmingham .

Career opportunities

This course is ideal for teachers who are already qualified to teach school-aged children in England but require the mandatory qualification to achieve Qualified Teacher of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments (QTVI) status from the Department for Education.

The PGDip/MA Education of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments qualifications are suitable for professionals who do not wish, or are not eligible, to obtain QTVI status – for example, lecturers of students with vision impairments, and educational psychologists.

There is the opportunity to work towards a further professional qualification in the field of Education both within schools and in other settings, including progression to a PhD or EdD. The excellent careers advice provided by personal tutors has encouraged many of the graduates to successfully apply for leadership roles working with children and young people with vision impairments.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Assessment of Children and Young People with Vision Impairments: Understanding and Meeting Individual Needs

Policy and SEND Professional Identity
Curriculum Access for Children and Young People with Vision Impairments
Social and Emotional Development in Children and Young People with Vision Impairment
Effective Teaching of Learners with Sensory Impairment

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Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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PTE Academic

67

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Special Education Teaching View 196 other Masters in Teaching in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

First Class

English requirements

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88

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67

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6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A first degree or diplomas or five years of relevant professional experience, training or other relevant qualifications

In addition to the general entry requirements, applicants should have:

Department for Education (DfE) Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or Qualified Teaching and Learning Skills (QTLS) status or equivalent

a minimum of one year's teaching experience

mentor support from a qualified teacher of vision impairments (QTVI)

either paid employment, or a formalised volunteer role with a view to employment as a QTVI, in a capacity that involves regular and ongoing teaching of children and young people with vision impairments throughout the duration of the programme.

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Tuition Fees

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8340 GBP / year

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4500 GBP / year

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Free

Living costs

Birmingham

United Kingdom

765 - 1134 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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