The information on this course page is for the 2025/26 academic year, starting in September 2025. January 2025 starts are only available if 'I want to start in JAN 2025' appears in the Apply section below.

Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Dyslexia (SCQF level 7) PDA

Course code 99L5

What is special about this course?

This PDA is designed to meet the needs of staff and volunteers working in a variety of learning and workplace settings. You will gain an understanding of needs of individuals with dyslexia in order to provide support in a variety of professional roles.

On completion you should be able to explain the nature and spectrum of dyslexia and its potential impact on individuals. This will enable you to devise appropriate and effective strategies for supporting individuals with dyslexia.

Special features

  • This award is relevant to a wide range of people (both paid staff and volunteers) who are working in informal and formal education, recruitment and human resources, health and social care, including ex-offender services.

Entry requirements

  • Literary subject at SCQF level 5 or above
  • Candidates need to demonstrate their potential to meet the academic demands of the award and should be working in a role where they provide support to individuals with dyslexia.

Apply for Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Dyslexia (SCQF level 7) PDA

I want to start in Aug/Sep 2025 or Jan/Feb 2026

We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.