Teachers of children who are multi-sensory-impaired must normally gain a mandatory qualification (MQ) in the education of children who are multi-sensory-impaired within three years of beginning to work in this field.
The courses which lead to mandatory qualification also carry University awards (normally Certificate, Diploma or Masters degree). The courses are also open to other teachers and professionals who meet University entry requirements; these can gain the University award but not MQ status.
There are two course providers:
University of Birmingham
The University of Birmingham provides courses at undergraduate and post-graduate level:
- certificate courses last one year and provide a thorough introduction to the education of learners who are multi-sensory-impaired
- diploma courses last two years
- MEd courses normally last three years and include a dissertation
MQ status requires the completion of the Diploma course, an assessed teaching placement and some additional study.
All courses are taught by distance learning with regional tutorial meetings and attendance at the University for two weekends a year. Research degrees are also available.
For details contact University of Birmingham:
Tel: 0121 414 4873
Email: e.m.hodges@bham.ac.uk
or visit the University of Birmingham website.
Whitefield School and Centre and Kingston University
Whitefield School and Centre and Kingston University jointly provide courses at postgraduate level only:
- certificate courses last one year and provide a thorough introduction to the education of learners who are multi-sensory-impaired
- diploma courses last two years
- MA courses normally last three years and include a dissertation based on action research
MQ status requires the completion of the Diploma course, an assessed teaching placement and some additional study.
For details contact the course co-ordinator:
Email: sen@whitefield.org.uk
Tel: 020 8531 3426
Fax: 020 8527 3613
