Master of Education in Specific Learning Difficulties (Dyslexia)
Specialist master’s programme for educators to develop expertise in assessing and supporting students with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
Best for:Best for experienced primary or post-primary teachers and education professionals seeking to specialise in dyslexia assessment and intervention with evidence-based teaching strategies.
Overview
This part-time master’s programme at Dublin City University is the only one of its kind in Ireland, focusing on evidence-based strategies for teaching students with specific learning difficulties, particularly dyslexia. Designed for primary and post-primary teachers, as well as education professionals, it covers language and literacy development, assessment techniques, and curriculum-based interventions. Applicants must have teaching experience and access to students with ongoing literacy challenges. The programme emphasises practical application, ensuring graduates can implement effective support strategies in real-world educational settings.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement evidence-based strategies for assessing and supporting students with dyslexia and literacy difficulties.
- Design and deliver curriculum-based interventions tailored to individual student needs.
- Conduct assessments of literacy challenges in educational settings using best-practice methodologies.
- Collaborate with schools and educational institutions to implement literacy support programmes.
- Engage in reflective practice to evaluate and refine teaching approaches based on student outcomes.
Requirements
Degree required: Honours degree (minimum H2.2) in any discipline, with at least 3 years of work experience in education or teaching.
Degree offered: Master of Education (MEd)
Language: English proficiency (for non-native speakers, evidence of competency required)
Instruction: English
- Registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland (for primary or post-primary teachers)
- Access to students with ongoing literacy difficulties for assessment and intervention purposes
- Experience working with students exhibiting reading/writing challenges
- Ability to plan and implement literacy-focused educational programmes
- Registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland (for primary or post-primary applicants)
- Minimum of 3 years of work experience in education or teaching
- Access to at least three students with ongoing literacy difficulties for assessment and intervention
- Equivalent qualifications for international applicants
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How to apply
Applicants must submit their application through the university’s online portal. Required documents include a CV, proof of registration with the Teaching Council, evidence of teaching experience, and a statement confirming access to students with literacy difficulties. Non-native English speakers must provide proof of English proficiency.
- CV
- Proof of Teaching Council registration
- Transcripts of previous degrees
- Statement confirming access to students with literacy difficulties
- Proof of English proficiency (if applicable)
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