This specialist Postgraduate Diploma is for teachers who wish to gain the competencies for qualified teachers of visually impaired children. Who the Visually Impaired Learners programme is forThis programme is for current teachers who wish to gain the competencies agreed by the Scottish Government and the Department for Education in England for teaching visually impaired children.Scottish competenciesEndorsement and accreditation for the Visually Impaired Learners programmeThe Scottish Association for Visual Impairment Education (SAVIE) has endorsed this award and supports the way it acts as a professional qualification.The programme is accredited by the Department for Education in England. This allows us to offer the mandatory qualification in sensory impairment (MQSI). MQSI is a requirement for teachers who live and work in England and wish to teach a class of pupils with hearing impairment, ivision impairment, or multi-sensory impairment.English competencies Apply now Visit the University's Degree Finder for more information about the programme and to apply. Key facts (PgDip Visually Impaired Learners) Programme duration: 2-4 yearsFull-time or part-time: Part-timeLocation: On campus Entry requirementsProgramme coursesScholarships and funding How you will learn on the PgDip Visually Impaired Learners programmeA Postgraduate Diploma is made up of 120 credits. To earn a Postgraduate Diploma with this specialism, you will take:6 compulsory courses (100 credits)1 or 2 option courses (20 credits)Details of courses offered in the 2026-27 academic year are available on the Degree Programme Table. Information about 2027-28 courses will be made available in spring 2027. Visually Impaired Learners course descriptions (2026-27) PlacementYou will complete a 15-day school placement as the final course in your diploma. The placement offers an opportunity to critically explore issues and gain experience in educating children and young people with visual impairment. Placement: Visually Impaired LearnersCareers in visually impaired learningThis programme provides a qualification that can lead to a new career teaching visually impaired learners, or an advanced role in the field.Many graduates go on to teach in schools and further or higher education, often in specialist or peripatetic posts in relation to visually impaired learners.You'll also gain a broad range of highly transferable skills, such as communication and problem solving, which can be applied to many roles in teaching and schools.Contact usIf you are interested in taking the Postgraduate Diploma Inclusive Education (Visually Impaired Learners), please get in touch. Elizabeth McCann Visually Impaired Learners pathway co-ordinator Moray House School of Education and Sport Contact details Email: elizabeth.mccann@ed.ac.uk This article was published on Thursday 22 October 2026
