Diploma of Teaching Primary (Special Education)

SUMMARY

Level
Diploma(MNQF Level 5)
Duration
1 year(2 Semesters)
Modes
Available Modes (Full-Time, Full-Time (Evening))
Course Fee
Course FeeMVR 11,550
Selection Criteria
Selection Merit based

current Intake

current Intake
February Intake 2026
Campus
Male' (Full-Time) ,Thinadhoo (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Kulhudhuffushi (Full-Time (Evening)) ,Hithadhoo (Full-Time (Evening))

Overview

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General Notes

  • Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
  • Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
  • Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
CST101
Introduction to Curriculum Studies (CORE)
1,350
MAT113/MAT121
Essential Mathematics/Number Concepts (CORE)
1,725
EST101
Developmental Psychology (CORE)
1,350
ENG113/ENG109
General English/Structure of English (CORE)
1,350
Semester Total60
5,775

Semester 2

Name Credit Points Fee (MVR)
SCI103
Fundamentals of Science (CORE)
1,725
EST117
Concepts and Contexts of Special Education (CORE)
1,350
EST103
Instructional Psychology (CORE)
1,350
PRM107
Practicum l Primary (CORE)
1,350
Semester Total60
5,775
Course Total 120 CP
Total: 11,550

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

While every reasonable effort has been exerted to ensure the accuracy of the fees published by the Maldives National University, it is important to note that the University reserves the prerogative to modify fees without prior notification, whether prompted by altered circumstances or otherwise. Applicants are hereby alerted to the fact that the outlined plans for various courses (including but not limited to lecturers and terms) as disclosed in the University's publications are indicative of intent. Such representations shall not be construed as constituting a binding offer or covenant for which the University assumes liability. Should you desire to pursue a specific subject as an elective, it is incumbent upon you to verify its availability in the respective term. In the event of any verbal communication from a University representative conflicting with a document officially published by the University, the latter shall be deemed authoritative.

Careers

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