{"id":16364,"date":"2024-08-27T09:56:40","date_gmt":"2024-08-27T08:56:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/elearning.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/?page_id=16364"},"modified":"2026-01-08T11:28:34","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T11:28:34","slug":"deaf-education-25-26","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/handbooks.bmh.manchester.ac.uk\/2025-26\/shs\/pg\/division-of-psychology-communication-and-human-neuroscience\/deaf-education-25-26\/","title":{"rendered":"Deaf Education – 25\/26"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Deaf Education 2025\/26<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Programme Handbook<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Introduction to Deaf Education at University of Manchester<\/strong><\/span><\/h1>\n

Welcome to the University of Manchester and Deaf Education programmes. As you might be aware, the University of Manchester has been a world-renowned pioneer in the training of Teachers of the Deaf (established in 1919). We are delighted to welcome you to the course and work with you to be a part of the future for D\/deaf children and young people.<\/span><\/p>\n

This programme handbook provides details of the University of Manchester Programme leading to the PG Diploma \/ MSc in Deaf Education, including information about the aims and learning outcomes, structure, content, admissions, assessment and programme management. It should be read in conjunction with related University documentation and particularly the School of Health Sciences Handbook<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

We hope that you are looking forward to joining us at Team Manchester and that you find your time with us valuable and enriching.<\/span><\/p>\n

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School of Health Sciences Student Handbook<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

Click here to access.<\/strong><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n

You will need your University of Manchester login.\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The student handbook has been developed as a resource for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Taught students completing degree programmes within the School of Health Sciences (SHS).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This resource should be used as the first point of reference for questions concerning your programme, support and advice, or academic policies and procedures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The University of Manchester is a large and complex organisation, and we want to ensure that you know how to access the information, support, and guidance you need to succeed in your studies. It is therefore designed to guide you through many aspects of your time as a student and provides useful links to information available through the University\u2019s website, as well as summarising the facilities and support services that are available across the University and how you can access them. It also outlines what you should expect of the School and what they can expect from you and clarifies the policies and procedures relevant to your area of study.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Key Contacts and Academic Advisors <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The key contacts for your course are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Helen Chilton – Programme Director\/ Senior Lecturer and Academic Advisor – helen.chilton@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr Lindsey Jones – Senior Lecturer in Deaf Education and Academic Advisor -lindsey.jones@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/p>\n

School contacts<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The School address is:<\/span><\/p>\n

The School of Health Sciences, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL<\/span><\/p>\n

Head of School of Health Sciences, Professor Andy Brass: andy.brass@manchester.ac.uk<\/span><\/p>\n

Head of Teaching, Learning and Student Experience: Christopher Bamford Christopher.bamford@manchester.ac.uk)<\/span><\/p>\n

External examiner <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The external examiner for Deaf Education programmes is Dr Siobhan Laiode-Kemp. Please note it is inappropriate for students to contact the External Examiner directly. Please consult the School of Health Sciences Handbook<\/a> for more information about the role.<\/span><\/p>\n

Programme Overview<\/span><\/h1>\n

This programme has three exit routes as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Postgraduate Certificate in Education (International Pathway)* – no Teacher of\u00a0 D\/deaf Children & Young People (QToD) status<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Postgraduate Diploma in Deaf Education – Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People (QToD) Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People status <\/span><\/p>\n

3. MSc Deaf Education – Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People (QToD) Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People status <\/span><\/p>\n

*The Postgraduate Certificate is aimed at international learners who are not qualified to teach in the UK.
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The Postgraduate Diploma and MSc are suitable for qualified teachers wishing to train as Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People in the UK. To accommodate the needs of schools and teachers across the country the PGDip\/MSc is available as a blended E-learning option along with a traditional On-Campus approach. The Diploma can be taken 1 year full time or 2 years part time. Students can progress to an MSc once they have satisfied the conditions of the Diploma, completing a research methods module and dissertation. <\/span><\/p>\n

Postgraduate Certificate in Deaf Education (International): 60 credits <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This programme is only for learners from outside the UK and comprises of 4 units.<\/span><\/p>\n

All units are compulsory. The units should be completed within 2 years and can be studied online as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN60240 Language Acquisition (15 credits)<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN60280 Curricular Access (15 credits)<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN60260 Developing Deaf Child (15 credits)<\/span><\/p>\n

PCHN61230 Audiological management (15 credits)<\/span><\/p>\n

Once learners complete the Postgraduate Certificate, there may be a possibility to extend your studies to Postgraduate Diploma \/ MSc level but the University can, in no way, guarantee that this will be an option and will depend on the following criteria being met:<\/span><\/p>\n

– Learners would need to be able to find and secure a teaching placement in their home country OR you gain QTS status or equivalency in the UK and a UK school agrees to host your placement.<\/span><\/p>\n

– The university would need confirmation of a local mentor \/ supervisor in the home country who is a qualified Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People and able to work to the university standards around supervision. <\/span><\/p>\n

– The university would need to be able to ensure that the placement setting provides sufficient ability to demonstrate the competencies.<\/span><\/p>\n

Postgraduate Diploma in Deaf Education: 120 credits <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This programme is for learners from the UK who can demonstrate Qualified Teacher Status (or QTLS) to teach in the UK. This programme awards Qualified Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People status. The programme is available on campus (full time \/ part time) or as an E-blended learner (part time). <\/span><\/p>\n

This comprises of 8 units. All units are compulsory and must be passed to be awarded the PGDip. The units of study are as follows:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
PCHN60240 Language Acquisition<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60280 Curricular Access\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60260 Developing Deaf Child\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60270 Policy and Practice<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN61230 Audiological management\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN63020 Teaching and Learning 1\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60310 Teaching and Learning 2\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60250 Language Assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

As this is a professional qualification, students take part in two teaching placements where they are assessed against the competencies within the Mandatory Qualification and University requirements. Placements are supported by and internal supervisor and an external supervisor appointed by the University. For second placement there is an alternative supervision route where supervision will be conducted remotely using Swivl technology. This will be explained and discussed with all students prior to their second placement.<\/span><\/p>\n

After completing the Postgraduate Diploma learners can apply to extend their studies by completing the MSc dissertation module (PCHN60311).<\/span><\/p>\n

MSc Deaf Education: 180 credits <\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

This programme is for learners from the UK or learners who hold Qualified Teacher Status (or QTLS) to teach in the UK. This programme awards Qualified Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People status alongside an internationally recognised MSc degree.<\/span><\/p>\n

The programme is available on campus (full time \/ part time) or as an E-blended learner (part time). All units are compulsory as follows: <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
PCHN60240 Language Acquisition<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60280 Curricular Access<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60260 Developing Deaf Child<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60270 Policy and Practice<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN61230 Audiological management\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN63020 Teaching and Learning 1<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60310 Teaching and Learning 2\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60250 Language Assessment\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n(15 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
PCHN60311 Dissertation<\/span><\/td>\n\u00a0(60 credits)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

This programme is aimed at qualified teachers wishing to train as Teachers of D\/deaf Children & Young People who are interested in extending their understanding of the mandatory components of the PGDip by completing a research project.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

To accommodate the needs of schools and teachers across the country the programme is available as a blended E-learning option along with the more traditional On-Campus approach.<\/span><\/p>\n

The MSc can be taken 1 year full time (on-campus only) or 2 years part time. Students can progress to an MSc once they have satisfied the conditions of the Diploma and completing a research methods module. Students also have the option of gaining the MSc on a 3 year route.<\/span><\/p>\n

Students cover the six taught PGDip modules, one dissertation module and two assessed placements with a variety of topics and types of assessment. Alongside standard essays are presentations and practicals. As this is a professional qualification, students also take part in two teaching placements where they are assessed against the competencies within the Mandatory Qualification and University requirements. Placements are supported by an internal tutor and a visiting external tutor appointed by the University. For second placement there is an alternative supervision route is available where supervision will be conducted remote using Swivl technology. This will be explained and discussed with all students prior to their second placement.<\/span><\/p>\n

Health, conduct and professional checks<\/span><\/h2>\n

Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check and Criminal Record Code of Conduct Self-declaration<\/span><\/p>\n

A condition of joining the Deaf Education programme is that students will need to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Part of the DBS application process requires your identity to be <\/span>validated<\/span> using a <\/span>selection<\/span> of ID documents. You will be contacted about completing your DBS by the University\u2019s assigned DBS administrator. Please note that you will not be able to progress through the programme without completion as the DBS check is a prerequisite to some of the units of study. Learners will not be <\/span>permitted<\/span> to attend placements (even if they are employed as a <\/span>Teacher of D\/deaf Children & Young People<\/span>) without successfully completing the DBS requirements.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Before joining the programme students are asked to complete a Criminal Record and Code of Conduct Self-declaration. Students agree to inform the School immediately and in writing, should there be any changes or additions to the information they have provided. The Criminal Record and Code of conduct Self-Declaration is repeated upon entry to Year 2 of the programme (for part-time learners).<\/span><\/p>\n

Fitness to practice\/study in Deaf Education<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many students within the Faculty of Biology, Medicine and Health come into contact with the public when undertaking practical training as part of their study. The Faculty has a duty to ensure that those students are fit to practice. The Deaf Education programme is able to use the established procedures for dealing with student-related fitness to practice issues. The Deaf Education course is covered under the Faculty of Biology Medicine and Health Fitness to Study Procedures.<\/span><\/p>\n

Upon application to the programme students are required to complete a health assessment form. This is shared with Occupational Health (OHH). OH may meet with students if they disclose any needs that may need to be supported on the programme. OH is also able to determine whether students are fit to complete all of the requirements of a mandatory training programme. OH may recommend that students contact the Disability Advisory Support Service (DASS<\/a>) to ensure that reasonable adjustments can be made to support access to learning.<\/span><\/p>\n

Ability to complete placements may be subject to OH checks and\/or school\/service risk assessments.\u202f <\/span>Learners in later stages of pregnancy should not assume they are able to complete placements until they have been risk assessed and confirmed by the placement host.<\/span> Learners who are unable to complete for health reasons <\/span>are able to<\/span> postpone the placement.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Support for Learners<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n

The School of Health Sciences Handbook<\/a> details a range of ways that the university seeks to support learners with their studies including<\/span><\/p>\n