University of Portsmouth

Further Education and Skills with SEND CertEd

University of PortsmouthPortsmouth, United Kingdom

Course overview

Get a formal teaching qualification and develop the specialist knowledge and skills to support learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Key highlights

  • Leads to a formal teaching qualification for further education and skills
  • Develops specialist knowledge for supporting learners with SEND
  • Combines teacher training with specialist SEND skills development

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, you can achieve the level you need by successfully completing a pre-sessional English programme before you start your course.

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sport Scholarships

    Please contact the provider

  • Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship

    This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Further education lecturer
  • SEND teacher in further education
  • Learning support practitioner
  • Skills tutor
  • Vocational trainer

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 University of Portsmouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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