Why study Deaf Education?
Train as a Teacher of the Deaf
Qualified teachers can expand their skillset by taking our MSc/PGDip Deaf Education course and training as a Teacher of the Deaf at the most established provider of Deaf Education in the UK.
Our course is approved by the Department for Education and National College of Teaching and Learning, and can be taken as a distance learning programme.
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Deaf education at Manchester
A pioneering course with over a century of experience
Study Deaf Education at Manchester and you'll benefit from a course driven by the latest research, enabling you to build on your existing teaching qualification to teach deaf students in the UK or overseas.
Our course is approved by the Department for Education, providing the national mandatory qualification to teach deaf children and young people (0-25 years).
Manchester has been developing expertise in this area for over 100 years. We deploy the latest equipment to help you develop your audiological management skills for the benefit of deaf children and young people.
From our students
My experience on the PGDip Deaf Education course
Victoria shares how her personal experiences have influenced her aspiration to become a Teacher of the Deaf, and what the PGDip has been like so far.
Read the blog : My experience of studying on the PGDip Deaf Education course at Manchester
Biting the bullet to study on the Deaf Education PGDip
Rachael talks about how her own experiences have shaped her goal to become a Teacher of the Deaf.
Read the blog : Biting the bullet to study on the Deaf Education PGDip
Why Manchester is the place to be for my Deaf Education PGDip
Deputy headteacher Francesca talks about why she picked Manchester and how she has found the PGDip so far.
Read the blog : Why Manchester is the place to be for my Deaf Education PGDip
From mainstream teaching to qualifying as a Teacher of a Deaf
Sara talks about switching to a new and fulfilling career via the Deaf Education course.
Read the blog : How I switched from mainstream teaching to qualifying as a Teacher of a Deaf.
Video: Azra's Deaf Education journey
Azra talks about her Manchester experience and her work as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Watch video : Video: Studying Deaf Education and working as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Why I would recommend studying Deaf Education at Manchester
Becky explains how the opportunities offered by the Deaf Education course have shaped her current work as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Read the blog : Why I would recommend studying Deaf Education at Manchester
Studying Deaf Education as an international student from Cyprus
Andria reflects on her decision to train as a Teacher of the Deaf.
Read the blog : Studying Deaf Education as an international student from Cyprus.
Courses
Master's courses
- Deaf Education (MSc/PGDip)
For teachers who want to train as a teacher of the Deaf. - Deaf Education (PGCert) (International Pathway)
For teaching or support workers based outside of the UK.
Making an application
Apply for Deaf Education
You will need to apply for our Deaf Education courses through the University's online application form. More information can be found on the relevant course page.
If you have any questions, please email us at pgtaught.audiology@manchester.ac.uk.