Program Overview

Professional Studies (Deafblind Studies) - CPS / DPS

Overview

The Certificate in Professional Studies (Deafblind Studies) course is based on the belief that all people living with deafblindness have a right to be supported by professionals who have the requisite knowledge and skills to provide high-quality service.

Entry Requirements

Essential Requirements

• Certificate:
  • GCSE English Language or English Literature at grade C/4 or above
  • QCF or OCN Level 3 Specialist deafblind assessor course
  • Level 3 NVQ or Diploma or equivalent (full award)
  • Two or more A-Levels (DD/48 UCAS Tariff points) or a BTEC ordinary National Diploma
  • Any undergraduate or postgraduate qualification
• Diploma:
  • Passed the Certificate in Professional Studies (Deafblind Studies)

International Qualifications

• EU/international students:
  • Equivalent qualifications listed on the country page
  • IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band

Additional Information

• Applicants should demonstrate the ability to undertake studies at Level 4 (Certificate) or Level 5 (Diploma)
• Current and ongoing personal experience or experience of working with deafblind people
• All applicants must have access to, and be able to use broadband internet and e-mail facilities

Fees & How to Apply

UK Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study
• Award: CPS
  • Mode: Part Time
  • Duration: 38 weeks
  • Fees: £900 per 20 credit module
• Award: DPS
  • Mode: Part Time
  • Duration: 38 weeks
  • Fees: £900 per 20 credit module

International Students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study
• Award: CPS
  • Mode: Part Time
  • Duration: 38 weeks
  • Fees: £900 per 20 credit module
• Award: DPS
  • Mode: Part Time
  • Duration: 38 weeks
  • Fees: £900 per 20 credit module

Course in Depth

Diploma

• Understanding & Assessing Deafblindness / Dual Sensory Loss (20 credits)
• Understanding & Assessing Communication, Movement and Mobility (20 credits)
• Deafblindness: Independent Study (20 credits)

Certificate

• Understanding Communication, Movement and Mobility (20 credits)
• Law, Public Policy and Deafblindness (20 credits)
• Understanding Deafblindness / Dual Sensory Loss (20 credits)

How You Learn

• The Certificate and Diploma in Professional Studies (Deafblind Studies) are delivered online
• Platforms used for online delivery:
  • Moodle (Virtual Learning Environment)
  • Microsoft Teams

Employability

• Generating knowledge and promoting excellence in the field of deafblindness
• Supporting the social work and social care workforce to meet statutory requirements
• Providing CPD opportunities to those with existing qualifications in deafblindness
• Enhancing employability within the sector

Facilities & Staff

Library

• The Mary Seacole Library is a large library with a vast collection of books, journals, and teaching materials
• Specialist deafblind library
• Online resources and support services

Academic Development Department (ADD)

• The Faculty has a designated team that can support academic skills during your time at the University
• MS Teams tutorials and study support materials

Centre for Academic Success (CAS)

• The Centre for Academic Success is the University’s central learning development service
• Workshops, one-to-one and group tutorials, and online resources

IT Support

• The IT HelpDesk can be contacted via telephone, email, or an App
• Remote support and cover a range of matters

Our Staff

• Dr. Peter Simcock
  • Associate Professor of Social Work
• Michael Greenhouse
  • Lecturer in Social Work