PGDip Deaf Education (Teacher of the Deaf Qualification) at University of Leeds

Programme overview

A two-year part-time PGDip leading to the Mandatory Qualification for Teacher of the Deaf (QToD) for England and Wales, taught by blended learning combining online and face-to-face study.

Department: School of Education | Duration: 24 months part time (blended learning) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: part-time | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Five core modules across two years, developed with the Mandatory Qualification, building a portfolio of professional skills against its competencies and covering language fluency and communication, spoken and signed languages and hearing technologies in deaf children's education.

Career pathways

Progression in existing educational roles or opportunities in schools, local authority support services and clinical programmes.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Bachelor degree or non-UK equivalent, plus Qualified Teacher Status (QTS) or QTLS (required for the Teacher of the Deaf award), one year of teaching experience or experience working with deaf children in educational settings, contact with a school or service enabling work with deaf children, British (or local) Sign Language Level 1 (CACDP/Signature/iBSL) or equivalent, access to local sign language tuition and internet access for e-learning. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any component. Application deadline: 31 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,600 for the whole programme (2027/28). Total course fee, UK residents only; includes some meals during residentials in Leeds, excludes accommodation, travel and placement costs. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 24 months part-time

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