PGCert Deaf Education (International Pathway) / Course details

Rapid developments in audiology and our understanding of language, communication and educational practice make Deaf Education an exciting area of study.

The PGCert Deaf Education (International) course uses an evidence-based approach to meeting the diverse needs of deaf children and young people and places a strong emphasis on the translation of research to practice.

You will have the opportunity to access the latest research about the wide-ranging impact of deafness on language acquisition, literacy, and holistic development. You will learn about Audiological Management and apply this to the context of deaf children in your own setting.

This course aims to provide you with the theoretical knowledge to support the teaching and learning of deaf children. We want to ensure that you have the knowledge to help deaf children achieve their full potential.

High-quality teaching

You will learn from a multi-professional team within a highly specialised and internationally recognised department. Deaf Education at Manchester works alongside the associated disciplines of Speech and Language Therapy and Audiology, giving you a unique experience that fully equips you with the skills needed to teach deaf children and young people.

We ensure that our teaching is reflective of the range of perspectives and philosophies that are represented in the field.

You will take four units over a year. This will require the equivalent of one study day a week online as a minimum commitment.

All four units within the certificate are provided online and learners study them at a distance. This provides the opportunity to learn at your own rate, at a time and place that suits you.

We use a variety of assessment methods, including written assignments, case reports and an audiological management log book. As part of the course, there are opportunities for formative assessments that help to shape individual studies but do not contribute to the final marks.

Read about our students' experiences of the MSc/PGDip Deaf Education course and our graduates' subsequent careers by reading their posts on the Biology, Medicine and Health Student blog.

Online facilities

You will be able to access a range of online facilities throughout the University.