PGDip Education - Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD) at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

This course is for professionals working with children and young people with literacy difficulties, dyslexia and related needs. It is suited to experienced teachers and graduate teaching assistants seeking to develop specialist expertise and gain recognised qualifications.

Faculty: School of Education, Humanities and Languages | Duration: Part-time: 24 months | Study mode: part-time | Intake: September 2026 / September 2027 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll study five modules in person at our Headington campus. You’ll be taught through a range of activities to explore the complex, nuanced and interdisciplinary nature of the areas of dyslexia and specific learning difficulties.

Career pathways

The Postgraduate Diploma in Dyslexia and Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLDs) opens up a wide range of career opportunities within educational settings and beyond.

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Application information

Entry requirements

This course is not available to students classed as International for fees purposes. A degree in a relevant subject area and at least 2 years’ experience of working with children and young people (CYP) with literacy difficulties. Please contact the Programme Administrator to register your interest. Pathways courses for EU students We offer a range of courses to help you meet the entry requirements for your postgraduate course and also familiarise you with university life in the UK. Take a Pre-Master's course to develop your subject knowledge, study skills and academic language level in preparation for your master's course. If you need to improve your English language, we offer pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements of your chosen master’s course. Credit transfer

Intake: September 2026 / September 2027

Duration: Part-time: 24 months

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/education-dyslexia-and-spld#apply

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