Birmingham City University

Vision Rehabilitation Specialist (Adults) - FdSc

Birmingham City UniversityCity South, United Kingdom

Course overview

Become a Vision Rehabilitation Specialist practitioner in enabling adults with a vision impairment to be as independent as possible in their day to day lives, by studying our foundation degree course.

Key highlights

  • Trains practitioners supporting adults with vision impairment
  • Focuses on enabling independence in day-to-day living

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, English Literature
  • A-level: DD — …following: 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 Level 2 NVQ or Diploma (full award) plus a written paper (details of conten…
  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — …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 Level 2 NVQ or Diploma (full award) plus a written paper (details of content will be provid…

Scholarships

  • Accelerate Scholarship

    If you come from a lower income family or household, you could receive an offer that is up to four grades below our normal entry requirements – and possibly claim a £1,000 scholarship too.

    Up to £1,000
  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a guaranteed scholarship of £5,000 to all self-funding international undergraduate students joining BCU on a full-time degree in September 2026.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sports Scholarship

    Enhanced performance support funding.

  • The High Achievers' Scholarship

    You will be eligible for a £1,000 scholarship to get your university life off to a flying start.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Vision Rehabilitation Specialist
  • Rehabilitation Officer for Visually Impaired People
  • Sensory Impairment Officer
  • Mobility and Independence Officer
  • Low Vision Support Worker

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6,000 in 2026/27 ✱ Important note for this price

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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