Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia

The opportunity to combine an academic but practically oriented course alongside (on completion of the required professional practice):

1. Gaining Approved Teacher Status (ATS) or Associate Membership of the British Dyslexia Association (AMBDA).
2. Applying for the Patoss Practising Assessor’s Certificate.

Bath Spa University offers a Professional Master’s Programme pathway in Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) / Dyslexia which focuses upon identification, assessment and practical support for learners of all ages with SpLD / Dyslexia.

• Are you a teacher or teaching assistant who would like to develop specialist skills?
• Do you have a minimum of two year's experience within an educational context and are you looking for a higher specialist qualification?
• Does your work involve vulnerable learners?
• Would you like to develop the skills to support learners with SPLD / Dyslexia?
• Would you like the opportunity to apply to the British Dyslexia Association for their sought after Approved Teacher Status (ATS), Associate Membership (AMBDA) and Assessment Practising Certificate (APC)?
• Would you like to be able to combine this with working towards a part or full-time PG Master’s Degree or PG Diploma?

Why study Specific Learning Difficulties / Dyslexia?

Acquiring these specialist skills can open the door to many career opportunities within and beyond the school and college context.